ENT Specialists of Alaska

ENT Specialists of Alaska

Hoarse Throat? Here’s When to See a Specialist

It becomes much harder to engage in day to day interaction. It becomes a real struggle to run that meeting at work. Speaking with your family becomes a tiresome chore. Even ordering food for lunch turns into a challenge. All of this means it’s natural to begin counting down the days until your voice returns […]

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The Causes of Frequent Nose Bleeds and How to Prevent Them

Nosebleeds can take place at the most inconvenient times, like during meetings or at social gatherings, and if that happens frequently, it can be not only inconvenient, it can cause you frustration and worry. For many people, the abrupt onset of a nosebleed can be alarming, particularly when there’s no obvious answer as to why […]

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Can Bronchitis be Induced by Post-Nasal-Drip?

You may already know that the ears, nose, and throat are all interconnected. Air moves freely between all three. That’s why you can plug your nose, close your mouth, and “pop” your ears. But air, regrettably, isn’t all that moves between your nose, ears, and throat. So can mucus. Under normal circumstances, your throat is […]

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Diagnosing and Treating Dysphagia or Difficulty Swallowing

For the vast majority of people, swallowing is a natural and automatic process. However, for around 15 million individuals in the United States, this seemingly simple action can become a considerable challenge due to a condition known as dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. What are the forms of dysphagia? Dysphagia is classified into two main types, […]

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Understanding Sneezing: 5 Interesting Insights You Didn’t Know

Sneezing, frequently linked to allergies during the summer months, is a remarkably complex bodily function. Outside of its role in eradicating irritants, sneezing reveals fascinating insights into our respiratory system’s workings. Let’s discover the lesser-known facets of this common yet complex reflex. 1. Sneezes: reset your sinuses Sneezing isn’t simply a reflex; it’s a key […]

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Recognizing Sleep Apnea in Your Partner

Your quality of sleep and your partner’s health can be significantly affected by sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition. If your partner’s loud snoring keeps you up at night, it might be an indication of sleep apnea. However, not everybody who snores is dealing with sleep apnea and not everyone with sleep apnea […]

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Comprehending and Controlling Post-Nasal Drip

It can be extremely annoying to have a persistent tickle in the back of your throat. No amount of coughing or throat clearing seems to do any good, and in some cases, you develop a sore throat and hoarseness. You don’t feel sick, but something is definitely amiss. Usually, post-nasal drip is caused by an […]

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Understanding the Affect of Humidity on Sinus Health

Do you have a much more difficult time when it’s really humid outside? It isn’t just about feeling sticky; it could also be affecting your sinus health. Sinus infections, medically known as sinusitis, can frequently be aggravated by high humidity levels. Symptoms of a sinus infection Discomfort and a general disturbance of your daily life […]

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Balance and Hearing Loss – What’s the Link?

Falls can have a substantial effect on your health, especially as you get older. That’s why more completely understanding the possible causes of falls is so significant. A solid recognition of those causes can help prevent damage caused by tripping or loss of balance. For example, as researchers have learned more, it’s become clear that […]

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Is Tonsil Surgery a Good Plan for Adults?

Many adults are shocked when their ENT recommends a tonsillectomy. They ask, isn’t that something for children? Or, is there an age limit for tonsil removal in adults? Well actually, there’s no real age limit on a tonsillectomy. Rather than considering your age, your provider will look for particular presentations and continuing symptoms which may […]

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