Dr. Michael Burnett Specializes in Problems of the Ear, Nose, Sinuses and Throat. An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) is a physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. They have special expertise in managing diseases of the ears, nose and… Continue Reading
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Sore Throat: Causes, Prevention, Symptoms & Treatment
A sore throat is one of the most common symptoms that many of us go through due to a few reasons. A sore throat usually gets better after a few days, but in some cases, it keeps progressing, leading to a bigger health risk. Sore throat is the feeling of a dry and itchy throat… Continue Reading
All About Sinusitis
Sinusitis arises when the tissue lining the sinuses swell up and become inflamed—the condition results as an inflammatory reaction to an infection from bacteria, fungus, or a virus. If you feel immense pressure and pain behind your eyes, you could be suffering from sinusitis. Sinuses are the pathways that lie behind the eyes, forehead, and… Continue Reading
Surgery Of The Sinus
What is surgery of the sinus? Chronic sinus issues are severe enough to disrupt your quality of life. Swollen sinuses can make it difficult for you to breathe and lead to other complications such as sleep apnea or excessive snoring. A professional ENT specialist will first treat the symptoms by prescribing antibiotics or treating allergies.… Continue Reading
Sinus Infection
What is a sinus infection? Sinusitis affects nearly thirty-one million people in the U.S. alone. On average, Americans spend more than a billion dollars every year on medications to treat sinus infections. If you have asthma, allergies, and structural blockages in the sinuses or nose, you are vulnerable to sinus infections. (Source) What Causes Sinus… Continue Reading
Hoarseness Of The Throat
If you feel like there’s been a major difference in your voice from your normal tone, you may be experiencing a vocal cord condition known as hoarseness. Hoarseness of the throat is a symptom that leads to changes in your voice, causing a pitchy strained voice whenever you speak. One of the major reasons for… Continue Reading
All About Septoplasty
What is Septoplasty? The best thing about medical surgeries is that no matter what issue you have, there is always some way to get it fixed successfully through a surgical procedure. You can undergo surgery for any medical conditions. Thus, you can get your flaws corrected with a surgical procedure, even for facial disorders such… Continue Reading
Hearing Loss Facts
Hearing loss is a very common condition that occurs mostly in people of an older age. Most people of aged between 65 and 75 experience hearing loss to some degree. Many causes can result in hearing loss; therefore, the diagnosis of these issues can be a bit tricky. Before we talk about the various causes… Continue Reading
What Is A Deviated Septum?
What Is A Deviated Septum? If you notice that your nostrils are not of the same size and are abnormally bigger than others, it means you have a deviated septum. A deviated septum is one of the main reasons you constantly experience nose blockage, and it may also lead to other health complications. The septum… Continue Reading
What Is A Nasal Polyp?
What is a nasal polyp? At times you may feel like you have a blocked or dried up nose or like someone’s choking you. Besides, you may be unable to breathe at times. This is usually due to nasal polyps, which are small non-cancerous drops that appear hanging down on the lining of your sinus… Continue Reading
Do You Need An ENT Doctor For Sinusitis?
Do You Need An ENT Doctor For Sinusitis? Sinusitis is a swelling or an inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses. Initially, these hollow spaces have air fillings. However, when fluid fills sinuses, it causes the growth of germs and infection. Para-nasal sinuses and the nose share the same membrane lining of mucus. The… Continue Reading
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