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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Improving Swallowing: How an ENT Can Help
Swallowing may seem like a simple action but it takes multiple muscles and key brain connectivity to make it happen. Difficulty swallowing is actually not uncommon and it can happen to people of all age groups. It tends to be worse in those that are elderly, those that have suffered a stroke, those who have… Continue Reading
Could You Have Seasonal Allergies?
Your eyes itch and your head is pounding. You are tired all of the time. Your nose feels like it is on fire because it is red and raw. Add to that the fact that you just cannot seem to think straight and you may be dealing with seasonable allergies. Many people suffer from these… Continue Reading
What Can Be Done for Chronic Sinus Conditions?
Do you seem to always have congested nasal passages? For some people, chronic sinusitis is not just a cold, but a troublesome condition that does not seem to go away. Unfortunately, this is a common condition. It occurs when the cavities or open spaces, around the nasal passages, which are commonly called your sinuses, become… Continue Reading
Does Your Child Have Too Many Ear Infections? Here’s When to Get Help
In some situations, parents worry about ear infections because they tend to happen all of the time. Children who experience ear infections on a regular basis may need more advanced care. Ultimately, if your child is experiencing ear infections one after another, or multiple times a year, it is important to bring him or her… Continue Reading
What Are Pituitary Tumors?
Often hard to detect, pituitary tumors are a type of tumor that develops on the pituitary gland. Often times, these tumors are the direct reason that people suffer from irregular hormone levels. Hormones regulate many of the functions of the body and when they do not offer the type of regulation necessary, it can create… Continue Reading
What Are Arteriovenous Malformations and What Can Be Done?
Arteriovenous malformations, also known as AVM, are a situation in which there are abnormal blood vessels connecting to veins and arteries in the brain. These blood vessels are very important because they help to supply the brain with oxygen-rich blood. The veins then carry that blood, after the oxygen is removed from it, back to… Continue Reading
Signs of Hearing Loss and When to Get Help
Often times, it is not the individual who is lacking the ability to hear well that notices it first. In many situations, it is the family or friends of the individual who see changes present in the way a person responds or interacts with them. In some cases, these changes occur in children but in… Continue Reading
What is Acoustic Neuroma?
Have you been told that you have an acoustic neuroma? This is a type of benign, but still present, tumor that is growing on the main nerve that leads from a person’s inner ear to their brain. This is a somewhat uncommon type of tumor that is noncancerous. Generally, it is very slow growing. However,… Continue Reading
Can Cochlear Implants Help You?
When it comes to hearing loss, there is not always something that can be done to improve the hearing of an individual. However, for many people, cochlear implants can provide an outstanding opportunity to see significant improvement in what they hear and the quality of their hearing. Take the time to get to know this… Continue Reading
ENT Doctor for Lymph Node Pain in Neck
Contacting an ENT doctor for lymph node pain in the neck is an important step in getting the help you need for this condition. There are various reasons the lymph nodes can become painful or tender. It is not often a good idea to put off getting help for this condition. The lymphatic system, of which the… Continue Reading
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