Question 1

When should I see an ENT specialist?

Accepted Answer

That's a complex question because ENT doctors treat a wide variety of medical conditions, including not just diseases of the year nose and throat, but also head neck cancer, voice disorders, sleep disorders, and facial plastic surgery. Some issues that you may want to seek out an ear, nose and throat doctor on your own include hearing loss, especially a sudden in nature hoarseness, nasal obstruction or a lump in your neck. For more information, find us on YouTube or go to our website at bassmedicalgroup.com

Question 2

Do I need surgery for a deviated septum?

Accepted Answer

First of all, what is a deviated septum? Well, the nasal septum is the cartilage and bony structure that divides your nose into two sides. If it's crooked, this is called a deviated septum. The most common symptom associated with a deviated septum is nasal obstruction predominantly on one side. This is only an issue if you cannot breathe through your nose. If you have a deviated septum and you can breathe well through your nose, then there's no need to have surgery. Most people have some degree of septal deviation, but not everyone needs surgery. For more information, find us on YouTube or go to our website at bassmedicalgroup.com

Question 3

I get frequent ear infections, should I see a specialist?

Accepted Answer

Well, there are two different types of ear infections, particularly outer ear infections commonly known a swimmer's ear or middle ear infections also known as otitis media. If you get either of these things frequently, it would be a good thing to see a specialist. Outer ear infections may require specialized cleaning of the ears, although this rarely requires surgery. Middle ear infections may require placement of tubes or other surgical interventions. For more information, find us on YouTube or go to our website at bassmedicalgroup.com

Question 4

I snore a lot, what can I do to help with that?

Accepted Answer

Some things you can do to help your snoring is to sleep on your side, to elevate the head of your bed, to lose weight, to avoid drinking alcohol before bed and to treat nasal obstruction, such as chronic allergies. It's important to remember though that snoring may be more than just a nuisance to those around you, but may also indicate a more serious medical condition, such as obstructive sleep apnea. This could be detrimental to your overall health, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. So, if you snore loudly and are tired during the day, you should bring this to the attention of your physician. For more information find us on YouTube or go to our website at bassmedicalgroup.com

Question 5

What can I do during allergy season to help with my sinuses?

Accepted Answer

During allergy season, a lot of people suffer from nasal and sinus symptoms, including nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal itching, and runny nose. There are a lot of really good allergy medications available over the counter, including oral antihistamines such as Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec and Xyzal, and topical nasal steroid sprays, including Flonase Nasacort, and Rhinocort. These medications can be very effective but are always best used before exposure to allergens. So, during the allergy season, it's best to use these on a daily basis. Nasal saline irrigations can also be helpful. For more information, find us on YouTube or go to our website at bassmedicalgroup.com

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