Category: News

5 Questions to Ask Your ENT Doctor About Deviated Septum

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Did you know as many as 80% of people have a deviated septum? In most cases, people are unaware their deviated septum exists and exhibit no symptoms. However, individuals who have difficulty breathing, nose bleeds, sinus infections, facial pain, and snoring are recommended to see an...

Why is your loved one refusing to get hearing aids? Tips for talking about hearing loss with a stubborn loved one

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Have you noticed a loved one asking others to speak up, turn the TV volume up, or withdraw from conversations? Often it is the loved ones of the individual with hearing loss who first notice and feel the impact of the hearing loss. But bringing up...

Does your spouse snore? Everything you need to know/Here’s how you can help

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Michael Layland, M.D. Snoring does not just affect the individual who snores; the spouse/partner may not be getting their best sleep, either. For the snorer, this may be an indication of sleep apnea. For the partner, the snoring may be annoying and prevent them from staying...

Product Review – Widex Moment Hearing Aids

Hearing Aid Product Review - Widex Moment Hearing Aids By Kelly Warf, Au.D. Choosing the right hearing aid can feel overwhelming. That is why consumers go to an experienced, skilled audiologist to discuss the right hearing aid solution. The hearing aid consultation explores each individuals’ listening environment demands, style preference,...

How to Prepare for Your ENT Visit During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. David Tojo, M.D. Like many businesses, our office is operating a little differently these days. However, our mission is the same; provide the best and most accessible care to our patients’. In order to do that, we have optimized our office Telehealth appointments: see your ENT...

Inspire – Your Answer to Sleep Apnea

By: Michael Layland, M.D. If you’re ready to ditch your CPAP machine, then the Inspire technology is perfect for you. Manage your sleep apnea without any machines or hose with this simple implant. Inspire is a device implanted inside the body that works with a patient’s natural breathing process. Based...

How to Wear a Mask for Covid-19 When you have Allergies, Sinuses, and Asthma 

By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. , Alexander Goldin, M.D. Masks; our new normal to decrease the viral spread of COVID-19. While this has been an adjustment for everyone, those with allergies, sinuses, and asthma have experienced greater difficulty breathing while wearing a mask. But the answer is not to forgo a...

Vertigo – The Condition that Causes Dizziness (Not a Movie Review)

Your balance system is just that, a system. Inputs are received from your ears (where your balance organ resides), which are confirmed with your visual input (eyes), then appropriate balance control is executed by your spine and extremities, and finally your brain is processing all this information. When one of...

Introducing the Ear, Nose and Throat Center Blog!

Welcome to the Ear, Nose, and Throat Center’s blog. Our practice has been around for more than 20 years; but with the launch of our new website and blog, we wanted to take this opportunity to re-introduce ourselves. The Ear, Nose, and Throat Center has grown over the years in...