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Adenoidectomy: When to Get Adenoids Removed

lakeside 02/15/2024 Adenoidectomy

The adenoids in the upper back part of the throat, like the tonsils on either side, are part of the lymphatic system. They serve a useful function to trap bacteria and keep them from entering the body. However, if the adenoids are constantly infected, their usefulness decreases. Frequent adenoid infections are a good reason to […]

How Balloon Sinuplasty Offers Long-Term Relief From Chronic Sinusitis

lakeside 01/15/2024 Balloon Sinuplasty

Chronic recurrent sinusitis (CRS) affects about 37 million Americans each year. While medication can help many of those suffering from this condition, some may fare better with endoscopic sinus surgery. Still, many individuals continue to seek out minimally invasive solutions instead, such as balloon sinuplasty, a procedure where a surgeon places a small balloon through the nose […]

How To Know If You Are Facing Hearing Loss

lakeside 12/15/2023 Hearing Loss

Have you been finding yourself raising the volume while listening to music, asking your friends, ‘What did they say?’ during the movies, or being stressed that you are missing things during a conversation, you may wonder if your hearing is getting worse. Hearing loss is common with age; however, a recent study found that over one billion people are […]

Understanding the Shared Symptoms Across Thyroid Disorders

lakeside 11/15/2023 Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid disorders are those which affect one’s thyroid and parathyroid glands. The thyroid gland is a small, endocrine gland located toward the front of your neck that uses the thyroid hormone to regulate the speed at which your body handles its functions. Meanwhile, the parathyroid glands are four more minor glands located near the thyroid gland […]

What Causes Recurrent Ear Infections?

lakeside 10/15/2023 Ear Infections

Even though children are most prone to developing recurrent ear infections, adults can suffer from them as well. Ear infections, medically known as otitis media, can be both painful and stress-inducing, especially when they occur one after another. Underlying Causes There are a variety of reasons why someone continually develops an ear infection. Some patients develop […]

End the Guesswork With Advanced Allergy Testing

lakeside 09/15/2023 Allergy Specialist

Allergy symptoms occur when the immune system reacts to an allergic substance, also known as an allergen, entering the body. The immune system produces specific antibodies to recognize allergens if they reenter the body. This recognition triggers a series of reactions, including tissue destruction, blood vessel dilation, and the production of inflammatory substances like histamine. […]

Do I Need to Have My Tonsils Removed?

lakeside 08/15/2023 Tonsillectomy

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) is a normal thing that many people end up deciding to do. There are many reasons for getting a tonsillectomy, some of these reasons include repeated instances of acute tonsillitis, tonsillitis that does not respond well to medications that are prescribed by your doctor, adenoiditis that continues to come back, tonsil stones, or […]

Hearing Aids: How They Work & Who May Need Them

lakeside 07/15/2023 Hearing Aids, Uncategorized

Hearing aids are a beneficial and useful device that allows individuals who are experiencing loss to be able to hear again or improve hearing. While losing your hearing can be a scary prospect, hearing aids work to eliminate this issue or at the very least, reduce it. Here is everything you need to know about hearing […]

Difference Between Sensorineural Vs. Conductive Hearing Loss

lakeside 06/15/2023 Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is something that will affect everyone to some degree throughout our life. Perhaps it’s after one too many concerts or just progressive hearing loss from age. Either way, you may not have known there are two primary types of hearing loss that can affect your hearing. So let’s explore the difference between sensorineural […]

Are Spring Allergies Keeping You Indoors?

lakeside 05/15/2023 Allergies

Do your spring allergies have you hiding indoors instead of enjoying your favorite outside activities? Have you tried working in your garden only to pay the price of sneezing and itching for the rest of the day? Spring allergies may have you dreading this time of year, but there are some things you can do about […]