If you’re a sinusitis sufferer, you know that waiting to see the doctor, for the antibiotics to kick in, for relief—is just plain awful. When you can’t breathe, and your […]
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What’s in a Name?
We have a lot of different names—ear, nose and throat doctors, ENTs, Laryngologists, Otolaryngologists—even Otorhinolaryngologists—if you want to revive the original, classical Greek title. Hippocrates, the creator of the Hippocratic […]
Kicking butts
Is smokeless tobacco safer? It’s extremely unfortunate, but every year otolaryngologists see more and more patients who thought they could exchange their cigarettes for smokeless tobacco. There’s a common misconception […]
Protecting your hearing and voice in the city
It’s not easy being an ear nose and throat doctor in NYC. For one thing, the one way to really ensure New Yorkers ignore you is to give them medical […]
Stripping off your coat…in time for strep throat
It’s spring, which means unpredictable weather, buckets of rain, and those spring respiratory sicknesses we all know and love. April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring a […]
What about sinus surgery?
It’s spring, again. Central Park is blooming with the vibrant colors of wisteria, geraniums, and daylillies. Despite the lovely sights on your stroll through the park, you find yourself unmoved […]
What is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
While we at the NY Sinus Center feel that endoscopic surgery can be overused, it is also a real life saver for people suffering from nasal polyps, deviated septums, or […]
Home Care for Sad Throats
As mentioned in a previous post, sore throats and strep throat are rampant at this time of year. If you have strep, you need a round of antibiotics to clear […]
Post St. Patty’s Day Sinusitis. Was it the park or the beer?
Sure, St. Patrick’s Day pays homage to the patron saint of Ireland, and commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, too. But for many of us, the celebration entails watching […]
Sniffing Out the Problem with Noses
Having a runny nose is bad enough. Whether due to sinusitis (a sinus infection) or rhinitis, it’s just no fun to be constantly reaching for a tissue. In some cases, […]