Allergies are simply an overreaction of the immune system to a substance foreign to the body.  The body’s immune system treats the substance (called an allergen) as an invader and…

A hearing evaluation assesses the type of hearing loss and severity of the hearing loss. Testing also measures how well the middle ear is functioning. Hearing evaluations can be performed…

The stomach naturally produces acid to digest food.  Sometimes this acid flows back and digestive enzymes clog the esophagus.  When this occurs frequently, it is called gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), which…

Epistaxis is a common condition. The bleeding comes from the tissue that lines the inside of the nasal cavity. Nosebleeds are more common in dry climates, during the winter months,…

Tinnitus is described as a constant or occasional unusual sound in the ears, often described as ringing. Although commonly a results of hearing loss, you should discuss your symptoms with…

Initially we test for about 30 of the most common allergens, these can be divided into seasonal pollens such as trees, grasses, weeds, as well as year round allergens such…

Otoacoustic emissions testing (OAE) measures the inner ear's response to sound. A small microphone placed in the ear canal measures the response of the cochlea. The patient will hear a…

Hoarseness, an abnormal change in your voice, can be the result of a disorder of the vocal cords. Your voice may sound strained or raspy when you are hoarse. There…

For most people, our sense of smell begins to deteriorate after the age of 60. Unfortunately, the loss can be severe in the elderly population. However, there are also treatable…

Surfer’s ear is not the same as swimmer’s ear, but many people confuse the two conditions. Surfer’s ear is the result of an abnormal bone growth in the ear canal.…