At Oakdale ENT, we understand hearing loss goes beyond just the inability to hear clearly. Picture a day filled with fumbling conversations, social anxiety, and emotional sensitivity – that’s the reality for many. For those who cherish strong communities and social connections, hearing loss can feel particularly isolating and lead to mental health challenges. The link between
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As the crisp autumn air arrives, many of us will experience a familiar foe – sinus congestion. Whether it’s allergies, a cold, or even dry indoor air, a stuffy head can make life miserable. Here at Oakdale ENT, we understand that frustration all too well. If you’re tired of feeling stuffed up, we’re about to
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At Oakdale ENT, we’re committed to delivering top-notch care for your ears, nose, and throat. Beyond treatment, we’re passionate about sharing reliable, factual, and practical health advice to empower you in making informed decisions. In that spirit, let’s set the record straight on 10 of the most common ENT myths. Myth #1: Cotton swabs are
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If your child suffers from chronic ear infections, you know how painful and frustrating it can be. Sleepless nights, missed school days, and countless trips to the pediatrician—it’s a cycle that feels never-ending. But there’s hope. Ear tubes, tiny cylinders placed in the eardrums, can provide much-needed relief. You’ve probably heard about ear tubes, but maybe you’re unsure
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As a parent, you want the best for your little one. But sometimes, it’s hard to tell if those pesky tonsils or adenoids are causing more harm than good. If your child’s been dealing with persistent sore throats, severe snoring, or frequent ear infections, it might be time to consider removal. Read on to learn
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For many, Q-tips (or cotton swabs) have been a go-to for ear cleaning since childhood. But what if this common practice was actually be doing more harm than good? It turns out, the truth about Q-tips and ear cleaning is a little surprising. At Oakdale ENT, we want to set the record straight and provide
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Dr. Bradley Johnson answers common questions about balloon sinuplasty and traditional sinus surgery If you’re dealing with nasal obstruction, nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis or eustachian tube dysfunction, sinus surgery or nasal surgery may be an option to provide you lasting relief. Learn more about balloon sinuplasty, eustachian tube dilation and traditional sinus surgery procedures from
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Ah, spring. The season of blooming flowers, chirping birds, and… itchy eyes, runny noses, and constant sneezing? For allergy sufferers, the arrival of spring can be bittersweet. While everyone else enjoys the return of sunshine, allergy season brings a wave of discomfort. But fear not! With a little preparation, you can minimize your symptoms and
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As we step into the year 2024, there’s no better time to prioritize our health, and from our perspective, specifically your ENT health. We’ve got some resolutions you can keep that will significantly contribute to the overall well-being of our ENT health. Nurture your sinuses with moisture. Prioritize your hearing. Tackle your allergies. Are you
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Whether we talk, sing, laugh, or cry, our vocal cords are responsible for making it all happen. Sadly, we often take them for granted and put them through a lot of strain and stress. As a result, our vocal cords may become tired, raspy, or damaged, affecting our voice quality and health. That’s why it’s
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Post-nasal drip (PND) is when your throat becomes a mucus factory, causing all sorts of symptoms like coughing, sore throat, and feeling like you’re swallowing a cotton ball. Your body normally produces mucus to keep your nose and throat happy, but when it goes into overdrive, PND happens. PND is not a sickness, but rather
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If you’ve ever felt your ears plug up when taking off in an airplane, driving in the mountains, or even going up in an elevator, you have your eustachian tubes to thank. What are eustachian tubes? The eustachian tubes are tiny passageways that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat near the
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Pros and cons of over-the-counter hearing aids Starting this month, adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids at a retail store or online without a prescription, exam, or audiologist fitting. The new category of hearing aids of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) comes with pros
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It takes a lot to impress English TV personality, entrepreneur and record executive Simon Cowell, the notoriously critical judge on America’s Got Talent. But Mandy Harvey, a deaf singer and songwriter, did just that when she sang an original song called “Try,” earning a Golden Buzzer from Cowell. Harvey has a disease called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,
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Weather.com offers more than just fodder for your next conversation. The popular weather website gives allergy and asthma sufferers an “allergy forecast” based on expected weather conditions and local pollen counts. Pollen is a powdery substance that some trees and plants produce as part of their reproduction process. In turn, pollen count is a measurement of
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