Ear, Nose & Throat in Southern Utah Blog
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What You Need To Know About Tinnitus
Ringing in the Ears A person with tinnitus often hears "ringing in the ears," but they may also hear hissing, clicking, or whistling sounds. It can be temporary, or it can be chronic and persistent.Tinnitus is thought to affect 50 million Americans. It usually occurs...
Sinusitis
Sinusitis is a common inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, the cavities that produce the mucus necessary for the nasal passages to work effectively. It can be acute or chronic, and it can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, allergies, or even an autoimmune...
Tonsillectomy
TonsillectomyThe tonsils, which form a protective ring around the back of the mouth and nasal cavity, are part of the immune system. A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, which is sometimes necessary to treat an underlying illness.The tonsils...
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils that affects millions of individuals each year. Tonsils are situated at the back of the throat. They are collections of lymphoid tissue that form part of the immune system. Although uncomfortable and unpleasant, the condition...
Snoring
Snoring is noisy breathing during sleep that happens when tissue vibrates in the upper airway. It is a common problem that affects most people at some time during their lives. It is often harmless, and it may be relieved through home remedies. If these do not work,...
Ear Tubes
If your child gets frequent infections or fluid build-up in his middle ear, your doctor may recommend ear tubes. Some adults might need them, too, but it’s not as common. A doctor will have to do a brief surgery to put them in. Your doctor may put in antibiotic ear...
Tonsils
What May Be Sabotaging Your Sleep If you've assessed your sleep environment and your everyday routine to make sure you're not sabotaging sleep and you still feel tired after getting 7-8 hours of rest, you should see your doctor. You may have a medical condition that...
Allergy Relief
What Are You Allergic To? Now it’s easy to find out! You can be tested for many common allergy irritants, such as: Pollen Dust mites Mold spores Pet dander Food Over half of Americans test positive to one or more allergens, and allergy symptoms are not always obvious....
CT Scan
CT Machine Why Use The MiniCAT? Painless and Fast Scanning (30/40 seconds) Lower Radiation than Conventional Hospital Scans Significantly Less Expensive Compared to Hospital Scans Immediate Diagnosis of Sinuses with only 1 visit to the doctor 3D Reconstruction Detail...
REM Behavior Disorder
For most people, dreaming is purely a "mental" activity: dreams occur in the mind while the body is at rest. But people who suffer from REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) act out their dreams. They physically move limbs or even get up and engage in activities...
Narcolepsy
What is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that is characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep attacks, sleep paralysis, hallucinations and, for some, sudden loss of muscle control (cataplexy). It affects roughly 1 in 2,000 to 3,000 people but can go...
Restless Leg Syndrome
What's Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Approximately one in ten adult Americans suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease. This sleep-related movement disorder is known best for its overwhelming and often unpleasant urges to move the...