http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/ent/ Latest NetWellness content for Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders en-us Copyright 2007 NetWellness.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:12:01 PST http://www.netwellness.org/images/logo/nwlogosmall.gif http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/ent/ <b>Question</b>: I dont know who to ask! My Nephew age 43 is recovering from an above the knee amputation done on 12/16/11 due to a hunting outing. How can I best advice my sister or i myself try and help where can we or I learn where to go,or find answers on any and all the pros &amp; cons of this life changing way . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. This question would be better answered in the <a href="http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/amputation/">Amputation</a> topic. Please look in that topic for an answer to your question. <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: NetWellness Staff ., Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83798.htm NetWellness Staff . Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83798.htm <b>Question</b>: I had a CT of my Sinus. The dr who ready the scan had to get a second opinion from the director of neuroradiology. The report findings is as follows: There is irregular thickening of the basal mural aspect of the left maxillary sinus unassociated with mucous membrane thickening, fluid or bony dest . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <br /> Thank you for visiting NetWellness. Unfortunately, your question is beyond the scope of this service as NetWellness experts provide general information about health and wellness. Please accept our best wishes for a positive resolution to your problem. <p><a href="http://www.netwellness.o . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: NetWellness Staff ., Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83531.htm NetWellness Staff . Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:10:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83531.htm <b>Question</b>: I developed a upper respiratory cold or flu 2-3 days ago, resulting in partial laryngitis. I`ve conserved my voice as much as possible, but in less than 2 days I need to give three consecutive 8 hour lectures (24 hours total). Students are coming from as far as Asia, Oregon, Texas, etc. and no one . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Maintaining good hydration would be helpful, ie drinking lots of fluids, and a brief course of systemic steroids, e.g a medrol pack, would help get through the demanding teaching schedule. <br /><p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Allen Seiden MD, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83505.htm Allen Seiden MD Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:10:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83505.htm <b>Question</b>: I have tiny knot in my right vocal cord &quot; some of stomach acids back up on the vocal cord sir could you give my which medicin take iam 35 years old <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Answer</b>: <br /> Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, NetWellness experts try to answer general questions about health. Only a health professional performing a thorough clinical exam is able to evaluate your symptoms. However, NetWellness may have some general information available that you can . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: NetWellness Staff ., Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83137.htm NetWellness Staff . Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:08:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83137.htm <b>Question</b>: sudden onset slurring of words...getting worse...no other symptoms for two years...been to three neurologists found nothing after numerous tests...no diagnosis except neuro muscular problem...they all say very unique...never saw anyone like you etc. have been to speech pathologist...but not ENT...sh . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, NetWellness experts try to answer general questions about health. Only a health professional performing a thorough clinical exam is able to evaluate your symptoms. However, NetWellness may have some general information available that you can access t . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: NetWellness Staff ., Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82426.htm NetWellness Staff . Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:04:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82426.htm <b>Question</b>: my grandaughter..five..had her tonsils out a week ago and has since been waking throught the night crying and yelling saying she doesnt know what is wrong just that she must be having nightmares...can this be a side affect? this hasnt happened before <p><b>Answer</b>: There's a good chance this is just related to the pain from her surgery. This pain can last easily for 10 days to 2 weeks, and certainly could be disturbing her sleep.&nbsp; If the problem continues beyond another week or two, I would consult your pediatrician.&nbsp; <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Allen Seiden MD, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82438.htm Allen Seiden MD Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:04:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82438.htm <b>Question</b>: My dentist told me I had bubbles in my saliva and that it could be medications I`m taking; the problem is that I`ve had this type of saliva since my teens on no meds. Sometimes it wakes me up at night choking me and I have to bring it up and spit it out. It`s very stringy and even hard to spit out. <p><b>Answer</b>: I do not think bubbles in your saliva is a sign of pathology.&nbsp; If your saliva is too thick and stringy, this may be due to not drinking enough fluids.&nbsp; There are some medical conditions associated with dry mouth, which will lead to thick, stringy saliva, but more commonly this is related t . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Allen Seiden MD, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82238.htm Allen Seiden MD Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:03:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/82238.htm <b>Question</b>: For the past 2 weeks I have had to frequently blow my nose do from stuffiness, however I am not sick nor have I been since this has been going on. When I sleep I have to wake up because I cannot breathe. When I blow my nose at this point it is blood. During the day I nanot go 2 hours without having . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: During the winter months, when the air is cold and dry, bleeding from the nose is not uncommon.&nbsp; It is usually because the delicate membrane in the nose becomes dry, crusts, and then bleeds.&nbsp; When you blow your nose, you are probably dislodging some of this crusting, which again makes the . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Allen Seiden MD, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/81855.htm Allen Seiden MD Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/81855.htm <b>Question</b>: I am researching possible complications of having a tonsillectomy prior to surgery. I`ve read damage and/or removal can occur to the palatopharyngeal arch when the plane of dissection is not correct. How likely is this to occur? What causes damage to the pharyngeal wall? Are some surgical techniques . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: It is very unlikely for there to be significant injury to the palatopharyngeal arch during tonsillectomy.&nbsp; It is much more likely to be a problem when having surgery for obstructive sleep apnea.&nbsp; In fact one of the usual risks that is listed on consent forms is that a person may have nasal . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Keith Wilson MD, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/81775.htm Keith Wilson MD Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/81775.htm <b>Question</b>: what is the cause and treatment for tickly ear <p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. A question similar to yours has been previously addressed. The link below will connect you to that information. NetWellness may also have some general information available that you can access through our <a href="http://www.netwellness.org/search/advancedsearch.c . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: NetWellness Staff ., Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/81700.htm NetWellness Staff . Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/81700.htm