Ear, Nose & Throat covers common conditions and treatments related to the ears, nose, and throat, offering advice on prevention, symptoms, and improving overall health in these areas.
Quick answer: The Half‑Somersault Maneuver is a self‑administered head‑position exercise that re‑aligns displaced ear crystals in the posterior semicircular canal, providing fast relief from the spinning sensations of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Why BPPV Ever woken up, swung your head to look at the ceiling, and felt the world start to spin like a […]
Living with chronic rhinosinusitis and those stubborn nasal polyps can feel like carrying a constant, muffled pressure in your head. You’ve probably tried sprays, pills, maybe even surgery, only to watch the polyps creep back. That’s where Dupixent (dupilumab) enters the picture—a biologic that’s quickly become the go‑to option for many patients who need more […]
Most of us think an audiologist just hands out hearing aids, but the reality is far richer. In a single day they might run a hearing test, counsel a patient about tinnitus, perform earwax removal, and even investigate the root cause of vertigo. Below you’ll get a friendly, front‑row view of everything an audiologist does, […]
Ever felt the world tilt like a ship in rough seas, or found yourself stumbling on a carpet you’ve walked across a hundred times? You’re not alone. A short, prescription‑based exercise program called vestibular rehabilitation can bring steadiness back to your steps and calm the whirling sensations that keep you glued to the couch. In […]
Imagine waking up and the world feels like it’s on a never‑ending carousel. One minute you’re steady, the next you’re clutching the hallway rail for fear of falling. That dizzy, off‑balance feeling is more common than you think, and the good news is: there’s a proven, exercise‑based answer called vestibular rehabilitation therapy (often shortened to […]
Hey there! If you’ve ever felt that sudden, weird “whoosh” in your ear—like the world is wobbling and the sounds are muffled—you’re not alone. Many of us brush off those moments as a fleeting ear‑ache or stress‑related dizziness, but sometimes there’s a hidden story inside the tiny labyrinth of our inner ear. That story is […]
Hey there, fellow ear‑nerd! If you’ve ever felt that dizzy, spinning sensation that just won’t quit, or you’ve been told you might have “Meniere’s disease” or “vestibular migraine” and are left scratching your head, you’re in the right place. In the next few minutes we’ll unpack the magic of vestibular hydrops MRI – a scan […]
Hey there! If you’ve ever felt that dizzy swirl in your ear or struggled with sudden hearing drops, you’re probably wondering whether there’s a test that can actually “see” what’s going on inside. The short answer is yes—Endolymphatic Hydrops MRI does just that. In just a couple of minutes, this scan can reveal the hidden […]
Let’s get real for a second. You’re sitting there, watching your kid cough through another feverish night. Or maybe it’s you—again—gulping water like glass shards, missing work, and just done with it all. You’ve Googled “tonsil removal age limit” a hundred times, hoping for a clear answer. Here’s the truth: there’s no hard cutoff. No […]