Eardrum Rupture Treatment

Doctors suggest that tympanic membrane rupture occurs due to frequent ear infection, high ear pressure and inappropriate techniques of removing ear wax using ill-designed Q-tips. Diagnostic steps involve otoscope in which a microscopic device is used to scrutinize the ear interior with a sharp light source. Episodically recurring ear infections are also common at this time.

Doctors suggest that tympanic membrane rupture occurs due to frequent ear infection, high ear pressure and inappropriate techniques of removing ear wax using ill-designed Q-tips. Diagnostic steps involve otoscope in which a microscopic device is used ... More

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Chronic coughing for over 8 months

Chronic coughing with post nasal drip for over 8 months. X rays show bronchitis. Has been on foracort 400 much for a few months and gradually stopped it in 15 days. Coughing started again after that. Has been on multiple allergy related medicines. Patient stays at home most of the time and cause of allergy is unclear. Has consulted ENT specialist and Pulmonologist so far to no benefit. Coughing starts immediately on stopping the medicine.  What to do?

Persistent right sid throat and ear pain

I had a severe throat infection in December which eventually improved, but I've had recurrent throat symptoms since then. For the last two months I've had persistent throat pain, predominantly on the right side, pain when swallowing, and right-sided ear pain. I also feel some swelling on the right side of my neck. I have completed azithromycin and then clarithromycin, but the pain persists.

Sweeling over the cheek

My husband have recurrent sweeling over the cheek yearly once it will come and go from 3 yrs ultrasound report shows silaendiditis

Stone in submandibular gland

Hello my dad has been diagnosed with stone in his submandibular gland near mouth. Doctor is suggesting for gland removal. Can it be removed by endoscopy? There is no pain but sometimes it swells and then it becomes normal again

Post Throat Infection Fear

A few days ago, I was suffering from a throat infection; I consulted a nearby general physician and took the prescribed medication. I completed the full course of treatment, and the infection cleared up. However, since this morning, I have been feeling a strange sensation in my throat, and I am worried that the infection might be returning. Please tell me why I am experiencing this sensation. ?? The infection occurred on July 15th..

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Dr. Stephen P Smith Jr - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. Stephen P Smith Jr Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Medical School, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Internship, Medical degree (cum laude), Medical Doctorate, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graduate) 56 years experience Smith Facial Plastics
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Dr. RICARDO L CARRAU - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. RICARDO L CARRAU Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Medical School, Residency, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Residency in ENT Head and Neck Surgery, Fellowship In Head and Neck Oncology, Fellowship - Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Fellowship in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Executive MBA) 44 years experience The Richard M Ross Heart Hospital
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS
Dr. James D Lowery - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. James D Lowery Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Residency, Medical School, Internship, Residency in Otolaryngology-ENT, General Surgery internship, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Internship, Transitional Year, Medical degree, DO) 40 years experience Ohio Ent And Allergy Physicians Pediatric And Adult
Columbus 43213, COLUMBUS
Dr. Wayne K Robbins - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. Wayne K Robbins Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Medical School, Fellowship in Otology/Neurotology, Residency in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Internship in Traditional Medicine, Medical degree, DO, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 39 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS
Dr. Enver  Ozer - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. Enver Ozer Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Medical School, Graduated from Turkey, Fellowship 2, Residency - ID) 32 years experience The Richard M Ross Heart Hospital
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS