Dr. Michael Burnett Specializes in Problems of the Ear, Nose, Sinuses and Throat. An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) is a physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. They have special expertise in managing diseases of the ears, nose and… Continue Reading
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What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is a very common condition that affects a large number of adults and children of all ages. Most cases of sinusitis are caused by a viral infection and the symptoms can last from anywhere between one or two days to two weeks. The sinuses work as a lining of the nasal passages, and can… Continue Reading
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is an inner ear problem that affects roughly 32% of the American population and can be very debilitating depending on the severity. Tinnitus is a persistent ringing of the ears, which can be attributed to a variety of reasons. The severity of the condition can vary from person to person, from a barely noticeable… Continue Reading
What is Laryngitis?
Laryngitis is the swelling and inflammation of the larynx area, also referred to as the voice box. Laryngitis affects a large number of Americans and can be treated in most cases. The larynx houses the vocal cords. Vocal cords are membranes that are covered by a mucous and can become infected and inflamed due to… Continue Reading
What is Dysphonia?
Spasmodic dysphonia is a disease that affects the nervous system and affects your larynx, also known as the voice box. When someone is afflicted with dysphonia, the muscles in their larynx experience involuntary spasms which interfere with their ability to speak and produce sounds. Depending on the severity, dysphonia can be very debilitating. Here are… Continue Reading
The Problem With Polyps
Your nose can suffer from a variety of health problems. You can have sinusitis. You may get a cold or another infection. You can also suffer from something called nasal polyps. What Are Nasal Polyps? Polyps are small, soft growths (tumors) that attach themselves to the walls of their target surface using small stems. Nasal… Continue Reading
Treating Sensorineural Deafness
Hearing problems affect a substantial amount of individuals around the globe. No age, gender or race is exempt. Both children and seniors can suffer from hearing loss. However, the causal factors for each group can differ radically. For adults, the most common cause of deafness in most adults is sensorineural. Sensorineural deafness, unlike other forms,… Continue Reading
How To Keep Your Ears Healthy
Once you damage your ability to hear, you can never get it back entirely. While hearing aids may be able to help you recapture some of your hearing, it cannot return your hearing to the level it once was. This is why it is essential to keep your ears healthy. This is not a difficult… Continue Reading
Seniors And Hearing Loss
If you are an American between the ages of 65 and 74, chances are high you have some form of hearing loss. In fact, some statistics estimate it to be one out of every three. If you are a senior aged 85 or more, you may be among the half that does suffer from age-related… Continue Reading
How Serious Are Ear Infections?
Ear infections – they can cause problems for anyone of any age. Children commonly get them. They arrive with earaches, sore throats and a stuffy nose. In the United States, ear infections account for approximately half of all prescriptions written for antibiotics for children. What Are Ear Infections? Ear infections are common and treatable conditions… Continue Reading
Sinusitis And Chronic Sinusitis In Adults
In 2014, 29.4 million adults in the United States were diagnosed with sinusitis. Of these, some are acute while others are chronic. While visiting your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment is possible, in most cases, the more effective route is to talk to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or otolaryngologist. He or… Continue Reading
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