by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Mar 26, 2017 | ENT: Ear, ENT: Nose, ENT: Throat
It’s not just your imagination. When something affects your ear, sometimes you find that it also affects your nose and throat, and vice versa. Because the ear, nose, and throat are so intricately connected, they are able to function as one unit, with the pieces making...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Oct 12, 2016 | Chronic Sinusitis, ENT: Nose, Sinus Information, Sinusitis
A wise person once asked, “On a scale of 1 to stepping on a Lego, how much does it hurt?” When your sinuses hurt you know it. They pound and ache, creating pressure and pain in your face and head. You can’t breathe or sleep. Sometimes you can’t taste...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Oct 8, 2016 | Allergies, ENT: Nose
In a word, yes, if they are close to you. Weather of all types can make allergies worse, and hurricanes are no exception. Wind, rain, and humidity can kick up pollen and keep them swirling through the air. When you consider the terrific winds and low barometric...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Apr 29, 2016 | Allergies, ENT: Nose, Sinus Information, Spring Allergies
This spring, on the eastern coast of the United States, we have not witnessed tree pollen spikes as we have in prior years. This is not to say that those suffering from tree pollen allergies will not be or were not affected this year. They most likely will. However,...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Apr 28, 2016 | Allergies, ENT: Nose, Sinus Information
Spring is here and allergies are in full bllom. Do you feel like as soon as the trees begin to come alive again that your allergy symptoms come alive, as well? From itchy, watery eyes to a runny nose, allergy sufferers know just how frustrating this time of year can...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Feb 23, 2016 | ENT: Nose, Nosebleeds
Do you or a family member suffer from recurrent nosebleeds? One out of seven people can develop a nosebleed at some point in their life. Nosebleeds, or epistaxis, can be either anterior or posterior. The majority of nosebleeds are anterior, meaning that a blood vessel...
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