The ability to smell plays an important role in daily life. When the sense of smell is lost or significantly reduced, it can have a major impact on quality of life. While smell loss can occur for many reasons, including viral infections, chronic sinus disease, head injuries, and aging, treatment options for most causes have [...]
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May
Understanding the UPSIT Smell Test Our sense of smell is something most of us rarely think about — until it changes. Smell plays an essential role in everyday life, helping us enjoy food, detect dangers such as smoke or gas leaks, and even connect memories and emotions to the world around us. When smell loss [...]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect how the brain manages attention, activity levels, and self-control. In ADHD, symptoms often include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulty focusing. In ADD, hyperactivity is less present, but attention challenges remain. Both conditions involve differences in brain function, particularly in areas linked [...]
What Is Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment used in select cases to reduce the size of certain thyroid nodules in addition to other indications. Instead of removing part or all of the thyroid gland through surgery, RFA uses radiofrequency energy to deliver controlled heat, which treats the targeted tissue [...]
Are you struggling with a Hoarse or Fatigued Voice? If so, you may be dealing with vocal cord damage and there's good news. PRP injections (Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy) offer a natural and minimally invasive treatment designed to promote healing in the vocal folds and help you regain your voice with confidence. At ENT Specialty Group [...]
Written by Dr. Zarruk What is causing weight shifts? During menopause, due to the menstrual cycle no longer continuing, production of estradiol (a type of estrogen) is reduced. Due to limited studies and research on certain aspects of menopause, the direct effect of estrogen on weight gain/distribution is not fully understood, but it is clear [...]
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Jul
If you’re constantly reaching for tissues because of a runny nose, or you feel like your nose is always congested, despite not having a cold or allergies, you might be dealing with chronic rhinitis. This frustrating condition can disrupt your sleep, affect your focus, and even impact your social life. In this guide, we’ll walk [...]
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Jun
Breathe Easier: How Coblation Helps Treat Turbinate Hypertrophy If you’re constantly feeling stuffy, congested, or struggling to breathe through your nose—especially at night—you might be dealing with something called turbinate hypertrophy. But the good news is, there's a minimally invasive treatment that can offer real relief: coblation. What Is Turbinate Hypertrophy? Inside your nose, you [...]
Written by Dr. Zarruk Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovaries (PCO) are related but distinct conditions. While PCO simply refers to the presence of multiple cysts on the ovaries seen on ultrasound (which is a normal variant seen in up to 30% of women, especially in adolescence), PCOS, on the other hand, is a [...]
Do you struggle with constant sinus pressure, facial pain, or one-sided nasal congestion that just won’t go away — even after antibiotics or nasal sprays? You may be dealing with an isolated sinus obstruction, a localized blockage that affects just one or a few sinuses. The good news? There's a gentle, in-office treatment that can [...]