Five years on from the global crisis that was the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, scientists are still learning about the effects and interactions of coronavirus with the human body. One such link is that between Bell’s palsy, a neurological condition, with COVID and its vaccine. What is Bell’s Palsy? If one day you find one side of […] The post COVID-19 and Bell’s Palsy appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

Adding to the list of medical conditions named after sports – athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), surfer’s eye (pterygium), and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) – swimmer’s ear is in good company. Also known as otitis externa, swimmer’s ear affects landlubbers too, not just those with a love of the water. What is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear […] The post All About Swimmer’s Ear appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

BergerHenry ENT is pleased to announce that starting on March 12, 2024, we will be offering comprehensive allergy testing and treatment. BergerHenry ENT will perform skin allergy testing for seasonal and non-seasonal allergies, such as pollens, pet danders, dust mites, molds and more.  Treatments will include allergy shots administered in the office and allergy drops […] The post BergerHenry ENT Now Offering Comprehensive Allergy Testing and Treatment appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

A septoplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat a deviated septum. The septum is the wall of cartilage and bone in your nose, separating your two nostrils. This septum may be crooked or off-center from birth, or it can become that way from a nose injury. A septoplasty is the only method of treating […] The post What is a Septoplasty? appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

Most cases of hearing loss are a matter of getting older. However, the human body is a complex thing; every part (surprisingly or unsurprisingly) is connected to everything else in one way or another. This means a disease originating in one part can end up affecting another part. Such is the case with the ears […] The post Could Hearing Loss be a Symptom of Something Else? appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a problem. Although it is quite a noisy problem – all that snoring and gasping – the complications it can cause are silent. OSA is linked with cardiovascular issues such as heart failure, high blood pressure, and stroke, as well as headaches, poor cognitive functioning,  diabetes, and depression. Additionally, OSA […] The post 4 Treatments for Sleep Apnea that Don’t Involve Surgery or a CPAP Machine appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

It’s no secret that what we consume directly affects our health. The role of diet and nutrition can play a significant role in various diseases, including, as it turns out, hearing loss and tinnitus. Though no specific nutrient or vitamin is able to guarantee your 70-year-old ears will be as sharp as your 20-year-old pair, […] The post Nutrients for Hearing Health appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

Face it, no one likes a snorer. You may have an outstanding personality, but snoring is not typically considered a desirable trait in a housemate. Add to that the fact that snoring is often associated with sleep apnea and sleep apnea is associated with all manner of complications including heart disease and heart disease is […] The post Lifestyle Remedies for Sleep Apnea appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

Attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) gets a bad rap. That girl at the back of the classroom who can’t sit still? ADHD. That co-worker who takes forever to get things done? ADHD. ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting around 5% of children and adolescents globally. For about two-thirds of these children, ADHD symptoms will persist into […] The post The Connection Between ADHD and Snoring appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more

You can get stones in your kidneys, your gall bladder, your ears, and apparently also your tonsils. Also known as tonsilloliths, tonsil stones aren’t quite a medical emergency and often can resolve on their own. However, they can occasionally cause some problems, which is unsurprising given that tonsils are not the typical habitat for stones. […] The post Bad Breath, Sore Throat, and Tonsil Stones appeared first on BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group ..read more