Snoring & Sleep Disorders in Pasadena, MD
Snoring & Sleep Disorders in Pasadena, MD Treatment for snoring and sleep disorders usually depends on the severity of the condition and whether patients are experiencing apnea or simple snoring. Did you know that between 1/3 and 1/2 of all adult Americans snore or have snored at some point? However, snoring – even chronically – […]
FESS Test
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is a surgical approach to treating chronic sinusitis. FESS has been an effective way to treat sinusitis for several decades and also improves the ability to manage sinusitis in the long term. FESS is performed with the use of an endoscope, which is a tube with a camera and light […]
Balloon Sinuplasty
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 the sinus passages and then slowly inflating the balloon to widen these passages. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissue that lines the inside of the sinuses. It can cause […]
Nasal Obstruction & Rhinitis
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 inflammation is excess mucus production as a result of colds or flus. At Anne Arundel ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery, we will first attempt to treat the obstruction using antibiotics. […]
Throat, Swallowing and Voice Disorders
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 a tube that carries food to another tube known as the esophagus and air to another tube known as the larynx. Almost everyone has experienced a sore throat at some […]
Hearing Loss (Acute & Chronic)
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 three common types of hearing loss, including conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), and mixed hearing loss. There are three parts of the ear associated with the […]
Perforated / Ruptured Eardrum
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 is known as a perforated eardrum (ruptured eardrum, tympanic membrane perforation). Perforated / Ruptured eardrums are generally the result of an injury, infection, or chronic ear disorder. Potential causes include: […]
Head and Neck Disorders
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 conditions including: Thyroid disorders Parathyroid disorders Salivary Gland disorders Parotid tumors Head and Neck Cancers Facial Reconstruction post-trauma or post-tumor Moh’s Surgery Reconstruction.This is a special type of reconstructive plastic surgery that can be […]
Ear Congestion and Pain
Dealing with ear congestion and pain can be an uncomfortable and often distressing experience. The symptoms of fullness, pressure, or even pain in your ear can be debilitating, leaving you longing for relief and a return to normalcy. These conditions can disrupt your daily activities, affect your hearing, and ultimately, significantly impact your overall quality […]
Sudden Hearing Loss
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 a few days. SSHL happens because there is something wrong with the sensory organs of the inner ear. Sudden deafness frequently affects only one ear. People with SSHL often discover […]
