Nasal eosinophilic polyps are a type of growth that can develop in the nasal passages. They are made up of inflammatory cells called eosinophils, which are a type of white blood cell. These polyps can cause a variety of symptoms, such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through the nose, and a loss of smell. They […]
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Jun
Jun
If you have been told that there is no alternative to surgical excision of your thyroid nodule, you have been given outdated advice. Radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules is an excellent alternative. This technique allows thyroid nodules to be reduced in size without a surgical incision or a trip to the operating room. The overwhelming […]
Audiologist, Blog, Dr. Aaron Rogers, Unique Content
Cognitive Testing to Supplement Hearing Test in the Elderly. Get Checked Now.
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Mar
Mar
Much data much research in the past 10-20 years in the hearing loss world has focused around how hearing loss can actually worsen early cognitive decline. We all see patients who are elderly have significant disabling dementia. At this point it simply too late for hearing aids to do much good. However often acting earlier, […]
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Dec
Dec
“I usually feel ok, but I still keep getting sick too often” Minor, early sinus infections are often called “acute sinusitis“. Usually these infections last 10 days or less and are usually thought of as being caused by viruses rather than bacteria. Sinus infections lasting longer than 10 days or infections that tend to worsen […]
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Dec
Dec
What is nasal valve collapse? The nasal valve is a complex structure on the anterior part of the nose. It offers some resistance to airflow intake. This measured resistance is needed for the normal functioning of the pulmonary system. However, when there is too much resistance, nasal obstruction occurs and this compromises breathing. It is […]
Blog, Dr. Aaron Rogers, For Doctors, Unique Content
Cryoablation Treatment for Non-Allergic Nasal Drip
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Oct
Oct
Beginning in 2021, centers for Medicare and Medicaid services have approved a treatment for nonallergic rhinitis. Nonallergic rhinitis can cause chronic runny nose or chronic postnasal drip in the absence of allergies. Many patients with nasal allergies might also have a component of nonallergic rhinitis. For decades ENT doctors have been postulating that blockage of […]
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Oct
Oct
Few things can be as annoying as ITCHING EARS!. The ear canal skin subject to various skin inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis or seborrheic keratitis. This can lead the skin to be dry and flaky. Dry flaky skin in the ear canal can make noises when he chew, can crunch, can block the eardrum, can […]
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Oct
Oct
Millions of Americans use Neti Pots, or sinus rinse bottles, or other reusable vessels to irrigate their noses and sinuses. Medical journal reports over the years have surfaced showing these rinses may be harmful, carry bacteria (or worse!) and have even been linked to death. One of the earlier studies from Laryngoscope showed after six […]
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Oct
Oct
The problem with chronic sinus infections is that we don’t seem to have an answer as to “why”. To be totally accurate we seem to have all kinds of answers, too many answers even. Readers: be skeptical when doctors have a lot of answers for something, it probably means they really don’t know. Those who […]
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Sep
On Friday Sep 17th 2021 The FDA Advisory Panel made new recommendations about a third Pfizer COVID shot. There was UNANIMOUS recommendation that those aged 65 and older be offered a third dose at 6 months following their second dose. There was also UNANIMOUS recommendation that those at high risk of severe COVID-19, and those […]