Video Blog: Options For Cancer Treatment

This video is a little different than most of my videos. It is a broad overview of the 4 main types of treatment for cancer: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and biologic drugs. Different types of cancer may respond better to different treatments. For most head and neck cancers, the mainstays of treatment are surgery and/or radiation.

Top 6 Simple Lifestyle Adjustments to Prevent Age-Related Hearing Loss

Prevent age related hearing loss issues by taking care of your ears in the first place

Some level of hearing loss is natural and to be expected as you age. Many older adults will tell you that most of their senses have dulled to some degree. However, there are some simple ways to reduce and even prevent age-related hearing loss. 1. Get Your Hearing Checked Don’t let hearing loss sneak up on you. Pay attention to …

Why Having A Cold Can Be The Reason For Your Loss of Taste

A woman that lost the sense of taste because of catching a common cold from outside

Invite a friend over for a little research. This activity requires only three materials: a bandana or handkerchief for a blindfold, an onion, and an apple. You may already see where this is going. Ask your friend to blindfold you. Then, hold your nose shut. If you prefer, you can clothespin your nose shut, but this may hurt. Once your …

Video Blog: Foreign Body in the Nose

Now, what happens if your child sticks something in their nose? It’s a bit different than foreign bodies in the ears. Watch this video to find out what ENT doctors do to get it out of the nose:

Video Blog: Foreign Body in the Ear

What if your child sticks something in their ear? (Or if you get something caught in your ear) Here are some details about what to expect at the ENT doctor’s office.

Video Blog: Peritonsillar Abscess

What is a peritonsillar abscess, and how is it treated? This is a common urgent problem that is treated by ENT doctors.

Overcome Sleep Apnea By Losing Weight with Diet and Exercise

Eliminate sleep apnea with lifestyle changes

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects your breathing while you are sleeping, causing disruptions in your normal breathing patterns. If you have this condition, then you may snore loudly, have restless sleep or experience health problems in the morning. Some of the problems associated with sleep apnea in the morning include having severe headaches, still feeling tired or having …

Top 8 Reasons Why That Cough You Have is Still Lingering

reasons why cold is lingering

Coughing is an important systemic function. This action enables the body to expel foreign particles like dirt and dust before said items can potentially cause harm. That said, a chronic cough can be an annoying occurrence that interferes with someone’s ability to sleep and perform other pertinent tasks. Additionally, said condition lingering coughs might also be symptomatic of health maladies …

Video Blog: Informed Consent Before Surgery

Dr. Evans discusses the complex ethical questions surrounding informed consent. How much detail should be given? This video is the second part to a follow-up series on my earlier video blog on Empty Nose Syndrome.