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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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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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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Maybe you’ve heard of kidney stones or even gall stones, but what about tonsil stones? We know our tonsils can act up and become inflamed with tonsillitis, but did you know that one in every ten people develops tonsil stones? What are tonsil stones? To understand tonsil stones, you’ll want to understand the structure of
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Most kids do great with their regular doctors, but sometimes, you need someone with a bit more specific expertise. That’s where ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists come in. We’re the go-to experts for anything affecting these areas. If you’re wondering when it might be time to see one, here are reasons to consider a
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If your resolution includes a commitment to your health, we’ve got a resolution you can keep! Visit an ENT to finally address a health issue you’ve been putting off.
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When the heat wave hits, Minnesota families head to the pool or lake to cool off. This summer, take steps to avoid swimmer’s ear, and a whole lot of discomfort.
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Otolaryngologists are doctors who specialize in providing medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.
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