by Enticare Updates | Oct 12, 2021 | Allergy, Ear Nose Throat, Sleep
With fall here and the weather fluctuating between summer heat and winter chill, a sensitive nose may get stuffy. With less humidity in the air and the radiators coming alive, the drier air can also leave your nose more susceptible to cold and flu season. You may even...
by Enticare Updates | May 3, 2021 | Ear Nose Throat, Research, Throat Health
Swallowing is an essential function that is necessary for properly digesting food and liquid which sustains the body. Difficulties with swallowing, referred to as dysphagia, is often a symptom of an underlying health concern. Numerous factors can contribute to...
by Enticare Updates | Mar 12, 2021 | Ear Nose Throat, Nose Health
Rhinitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the nose. This swelling produces symptoms commonly associated with allergies and the common cold: runny nose, stuffiness, congestion, and sneezing. There are different causes which can be experienced...
by Enticare Updates | Feb 12, 2021 | Ear Nose Throat, Research, Throat Health
It is estimated that 20 million people have a thyroid disorder. But according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), up to 60% of people with thyroid disease are unaware they have the condition. Located in the front of the neck, the thyroid produces hormones that...
by Enticare Updates | Jan 13, 2021 | Ear Nose Throat, Research
Balloon sinuplasty is quickly becoming the most common sinus surgery. A relatively newer surgery, balloon sinuplasty is a medical procedure that treats chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis is a condition that describes the swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. This...
by Enticare Updates | Dec 9, 2020 | Ear Nose Throat
Tonsils are the two fleshy like tissues in the back of the mouth, one on each side. Part of the immune system, tonsils work to trap the bacteria and viruses that we breathe in. Antibodies produced by cells in the tonsils kill these germs which helps prevent...