Coughing and sneezing are the body’s automatic reflex reactions to get rid of inhaled dust, germs, and mucus that irritate your airways. A sneeze is to get rid of something you inhaled through your nose, and a cough is to expel something out of your throat and airways. The common cold is caused Read More
Metabolic Syndrome Is on the Rise: What It Is and Why It Matters
Are you familiar with metabolic syndrome? Understanding what metabolic syndrome is can help you delay or prevent it from developing. According to a recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association, there has been an increase in its prevalence. This increase is attributed to the Read More
What is the difference between an otolaryngologist and an ENT?
So, you have an earache, a sore throat, and a headache. Where do you go? Chances are, your primary care doctor will refer you to a physician that specializes in otolaryngology. Otolaryngology is one of the oldest medical specialties (practiced since the 19th century) that involves the diagnosis Read More
Dupuytren’s Contracture: Disease and Treatment
Dupuytren's contracture is a debilitating hand condition that develops slowly over a period of years, gradually deforming the hand due to knotty nodules of tissue that form in the palm. These knots pull down the fingers into a permanent bent position. This continues to create thick, cord-like Read More
What Does an Otolaryngologist Do?
Otolaryngology describes the field of medicine concerned with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, as well as the associated structures of the head and neck. The term is an abbreviation of otorhinolaryngology, which itself is a mashup of the three primary specialty areas: ears (otology), nose Read More
Why It is Important to See a Doctor Before Starting a Health Program
Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day for adults, so it’s great that you are thinking about starting a health program. Health programs can be casual, or structured; maybe you will record your steps on your smartphone, or maybe you will work with a personal trainer and Read More
Is Your Heart Beating Too Fast?
First love. Meeting someone famous. Seeing a rainbow after a sensational Sarasota storm. It’s a special feeling when your heart skips a beat. But what if it feels as if your heart is beating too fast? Most often the causes are not dangerous but it helps to know what’s behind the sensation and what Read More
Guarding against peripheral artery disease
As we all know, walking is one of the best exercises you can do at any age. But when merely taking a stroll causes pain in your legs, it may be a sign of a serious circulatory condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when fatty deposits and calcium building up in the walls of Read More
Ask Your Doctor – Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Do any of these apply to you? You’re overweight. You tend to consume a lot of sugary foods and beverages. You experienced gestational diabetes when you were pregnant … but it went away. You have a relative with type 2 diabetes. You have been diagnosed with prediabetes. If so, you Read More
Hypothyroidism Versus Hyperthyroidism
According to the American Thyroid Association, as many as 20 million Americans may have some form of thyroid disease, and up to 60 percent may not even be aware of their condition. These are pretty alarming statistics, so we would like to describe two of the main thyroid conditions that Read More
