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
See Our Main Site at EarNoseThroatofNewYork.com Blog Posts are Below: Continue Reading
What Are Nasal Polyps?
They can’t be seen by the naked eye, but nasal polyps reside deep within the nasal passages. Normally, air flows between the nose, throat and mouth uninhibited. Nasal polyps hang like stalactites from the inside of your nasal passages, and they can cause you to feel like you are always congested. Because they can’t be… Continue Reading
The Most Common Symptoms of a Sinus Infection
Common Symptoms of a Sinus Infection At first it may just feel like you have a really bad headache, but sinus infections come with some noticeable differences. When you can’t breathe in and out through your nose with ease and there is a constant drip of mucus in the back of your throat, these are… Continue Reading
Common Ear Ache Causes
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists handle a variety of problems. Among children, earaches are among the most common conditions affecting them. Adults, too, can suffer from this health problem, but children tend to get earaches more frequently. This includes infants and not simply school age children. What Are Ear Aches? As the name suggests,… Continue Reading
Sore Throat: When Are They Serious?
If you have a sore throat, you may be thinking it is the result of a cold. However, sore throats can stem from other causal factors. It may be the result of a bacteria or a virus. While it may mimic the symptoms of a common cold, it may actually be something else. If you… Continue Reading
What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is one of the most common ear, nose and throat conditions amongst adults and children in the United States. Tonsillitis affects the tonsils, which are two lymph nodes that are located at each side of the throat. Contrarily to popular opinion, people of all ages can get tonsillitis and it is not confined to… Continue Reading
What is Meniere’s Disease?
Meniere’s disease is a condition that targets the inner ear area. One of the main symptoms of the condition is vertigo, but it can exhibit many other symptoms as well. Meniere’s disease affects a fairly large portion of the population, and while the disorder can affect people of any age, symptoms usually manifest themselves in… Continue Reading
Deviated Nasal Septums: A Look at the Treatment Options
A deviated septum is a condition that can appear at birth, as a result of a treatment or after an accident. Whatever the circumstances may be, it is never easy, especially when you have to deal with constant congestion and infections. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available to people who suffer from the condition.… Continue Reading
Age Related Hearing Loss: Can It Be Treated?
Age related hearing loss can be devastating and debilitating in many cases, but that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost. There are some treatments that can be used to alleviate the symptoms of age related hearing loss and significantly improve your life quality. In this article, we’re going to explore some of the most… Continue Reading
What Kind of Tests Does an ENT Doctor Do?
If you’ve never been examined by an ENT doctor before, it can be difficult to assess what you’ll have to go through during your first examination. Not knowing what type of test your ENT will perform can be frightening, but the fear can be alleviated once you know exactly what to expect. In this article,… Continue Reading
A Look at the Most Common ENT Problems in Children
It’s not uncommon for children to be afflicted with the same conditions as adults. But in many cases, especially when it comes to ear, nose and throat problems, the symptoms can be very different, both in duration and severity. Also, while certain treatments may be appropriate for adults, they may not be recommended for children.… Continue Reading
Michael C. Burnett, MD 115 East 57th Street (Between Park + Lexington Ave.) Suite 600 New York, NY 10022 212-867-4813 Continue Reading