What causes sinus headaches? Sinus headaches are caused by an inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis), which typically occurs as the result of a respiratory infection,

What is sinusitis? Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection, is an inflammation of the sinus lining generally caused by bacterial, viral, or structural issues

What causes nasal congestion? Nasal congestion can be caused by a long list of factors. Among the most common are: An allergic reaction to environmental inhalants,

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a common surgical method to treat chronic sinus infections. The providers at AAENT will use a magnifying endoscope inserted

The AAENT Voice and Swallowing Center is led by Drs. Kleiman, Meek, and Wachal partnering with our Speech Pathologist, Heather Langford focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of laryngologic (voice box

If your voice sounds rough or husky, you may have dysphonia – commonly called hoarseness. Hoarseness should go away after a short time but, if

What causes a cough? The most common causes for a cough are: Reflux Postnasal drip Allergies (environmental or food) A sinus infection Asthma Upper respiratory

What is Vocal Cord Dysfunction?   Vocal cord dysfunction is a generalized term used to describe a neuropathy in the vagus nerve that causes a feeling

What causes an aging voice or Presbyphonia or Presbylarynx? As part of the normal aging process, the muscles that sustain and support our vocal folds (cords), as well

Treatment for snoring and sleep disorders usually depends on the severity of the condition and whether patients are experiencing apnea or simple snoring. What are

Sudden sensorineural (“inner ear”) hearing loss (SSHL), commonly known as sudden deafness is an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing either all at once or over

What are the causes of ear congestion and pain?  The Eustachian tube goes from the middle of each ear to the back of the throat and is supposed

The board-certified physicians of Anne Arundel ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery are trained and experienced in the medical and surgical management of Head and Neck

Your eardrum is a thin membrane that lies between your ear canal and middle ear. When this membrane develops a small hole or tear, it

Hearing loss, also known as deafness or decreased hearing, is defined as being unable to partially or completely hear sound in one or both ears.

There are various disorders that can affect the throat, both in terms of swallowing and speech. The throat, more formally known as the pharynx, is

Nasal obstructions can be caused by a variety of factors and can result in rhinitis, or nasal inflammation. One common cause of nasal obstruction and

Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis. This procedure is performed by inserting a small sinus balloon catheter into