Audiologist vs. ENT: What's the Difference?
If you’re experiencing difficulties with your ears, such as ringing, pain, hearing loss, or balance...
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Recovering from Balloon Sinuplasty: 6 Steps to Take
Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that offers fast relief from sinusitis and...
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What Causes Inner Ear Balance Problems?
Your eyes, spinal cord, brain and inner ears help regulate your ability to be in balance. As you...
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5 Common Signs You Have a Deviated Septum
Nasal septum deviation is a physical disorder of the nose involving a displacement of the nasal...
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3 Common Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore According to Your ENT Doctor
An ENT physician is a medical specialist who diagnoses disorders impacting the ear, nose, and...
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The Top 6 Most Common Diseases of the Ear
Ears are among the most important parts of your body. Your ears help keep you balanced and oriented...
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10 Common Throat Disorders
Your throat, also called the pharynx transports food and fluids from your mouth into the esophagus...
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What Are the Possible Long-Term Effects of Sleep Apnea?
You may suffer from sleep apnea if you frequently snore or wake up feeling tired and unrested....
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How Do I Know If It's Just a Cold or Seasonal Allergies?
For some, it seems like allergy season is a year-round event. When symptoms strike, the most common...
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Can an ENT Doctor Fix Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is very commonly associated with excessive loud snoring nightly and occurs frequently....
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What Happens at Your First ENT Appointment for Snoring?
Snoring is more than a sleep disturbance and a relationship killer for some. It’s a common...
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What Allergies Are Worse in the Summer?
During the summer, most people spend more time outdoors to enjoy the heat, scenic views, seasonal...
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What Is the Most Common ENT Emergency?
Nosebleeds, at times, can bleed so profusely that they seem more serious than usual and can be...
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Are Allergies in Los Angeles Driving You Crazy?
It’s estimated that over 50 million people experience seasonal allergies or also known as hay fever...
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Most Common ENT Problems in Los Angeles Area
The ear, nose, and throat are unique areas of the head, face, and neck that often suffer from...
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How to Prevent Summer Allergies
Spring is coming to an end. For some people, that means some much-needed relief from their allergies
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Can Allergies Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Allergies affect millions of people worldwide. Some individuals do not realize that those mild...
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The Association Between Allergies and Sleep Apnea
If you suffer from allergies and have difficulty sleeping, you’re not alone. Millions of people...
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Can Allergies Cause Snoring?
Allergies are often a common source of irritation and distress for many. As the seasons and weather...
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Most Common Spring Allergies in California
For millions of people in California, the arrival of spring means an increase in allergies....
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Spring Allergies vs. COVID: Knowing What You're Suffering From
For many people, the arrival of spring means warmer temperatures, longer, sunny days, and the end...
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How to Treat Tonsillitis in Adults
Tonsillitis is a condition that affects the tonsils in the back of your throat. The tonsils are two...
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What Causes Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is a condition that affects the tonsils hanging in the back of the throat. These...
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Difficulty In Swallowing Food Due To Dysphagia
Swallowing is a reflex that generally develops before birth and continues doing so during infancy...
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Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery for an Enlarged Thyroid
A healthy thyroid is essential to good health. Yet, some people develop enlarged thyroids or...
3 minute read
Effects Of GERD / LPR On Throat & Its Treatment Options
Do you periodically experience a tight, burning, or sore sensation in your chest, throat or stomach...
3 minute read
The Most Prominent Causes Of Age-Related Tinnitus
Do you experience an annoying hissing, ringing, or high-pitched sound in your ears that nobody else...
3 minute read
Know More About Septorhinoplasty And Its Benefits For Patients
With its location in the center of your face and function as an airway, your nose is a big part of...
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Benefits of a Septorhinoplasty = Septoplasty + Rhinoplasty
There are many reasons that you might be thinking about rhinoplasty or septoplasty. You might have...
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The Symptoms And Effective Treatment Options For Sleep Apnea
If you suffer from sleep apnea, it can change the way that you live. You may find yourself...
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How to Prevent Environmental Allergies
Environmental allergies occur when the body’s immune system has a reaction to a substance or...
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Ways to Reduce Exposure to Seasonal Allergies
Watery, itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, scratchy throat, sinus pain—when seasonal...
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Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
When illness strikes, the body's immune system attacks to wade off the disease-causing bacteria and...
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Causes of Seasonal Allergies and Their Effective Remedies.
Fall and spring are the best seasons when it comes to weather. The temperature is neither too hot...
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Get From Chronic Nasal Congestion With ENT Treatment
Chronic nasal congestion can often be caused by chronic sinusitis which is a narrowing of spaces...
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Know When To Visit An ENT Doctor For Ongoing Snoring
Snoring is considered an annoying social problem that irritates bed partners and family members....
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Post-surgical Care for Thyroid Surgery Patients to Avoid Scarring
While thyroid surgery is something that many patients experience regularly, there is a concern many...
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Do You Gain Weight After Thyroid Surgery?
Weight gain is a common concern for patients who get thyroid surgery or a thyroidectomy. Thyroid...
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Foods to Avoid After Thyroid Surgery
Faster recovery after thyroid surgery may mean following a strict diet that's free of most food...
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Does Your Voice Change After Thyroid Surgery?
More than 12% of Americans have thyroid disease. While some conditions are controllable by...
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What to Eat After Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid surgery is a common procedure. More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition...
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How Long Does It Take to Recover from Thyroid Surgery?
It takes about 6-12 weeks* to fully recover from thyroid surgery, however depending on the extent...
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How Sinusitis Can Cause Tonsillitis and other Problems
If you have been diagnosed with sinusitis you might be worried about it leading to bigger problems,...
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Major Differences Between Tonsillitis and Sinus Infections
It is the time of year when you wake up feeling congested and even feel as though your throat may...
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Postnasal Drip Long-term Effects and how it Impacts Frequent Snoring
If you wake up in the morning and still feel exhausted, there's a chance that you're facing...
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Learn More About How Smoking May Increase Snoring
It is estimated that nearly 25% of adults snore regularly, with 45% occasionally making the sleep...
4 minute read
The Main Causes Of Acid Reflux And Ways to Prevent It
Across the United States, millions of people suffer from gastroesophageal (acid) reflux disease...
4 minute read
Treatment Options To Deal With The Most Common Fall Allergies
With the cooler weather and colorful foliage, fall is upon us. While many people look forward to...
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Most Common Types of Fall Allergies and Treatment Options
The long hot summer days have turned to breezy cooler temperatures in Southern California. With the...
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How to Choose the Best Ears, Throat and Neck Specialist
One of the most common medical referrals is for patients to visit an Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT)...
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The Price Of An Effective Rhinoplasty In Los Angeles, California.
Rhinoplasty also called a nose job, is done to alter the shape of the nose or reconstruct it to...
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Why it Matters Who You Choose for a Septoplasty in Los Angeles
When it comes to septoplasty surgery, who you choose matters. Septoplasty is a common procedure to...
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What Happens With Minimally Invasive Sleep Apnea Surgery
What if you stopped breathing for a total of 10 minutes every hour? This may be happening if you...
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Important Things To Know About Salivary Gland Masses
About Your Salivary Glands You have hundreds of salivary glands whose job it is to produce saliva...
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The Causes Of Enlarged Lymph Nodes In The Neck
What are Lymph Nodes? The lymphatic system is a network of tissues/glands, organs, and channels...
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What a Mass, Lump, or Swelling in the Neck May Mean
If you experience a mass, a lump, or swelling in your neck, there may be a number of different...
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What to Expect During an Evaluation of a Neck Mass
A mass in the neck can represent a variety of causes and developing one can be scary. It is...
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Thyroid Nodule Treatment: Thyroid Gland Evaluation and What to Expect
At C/V ENT Surgical Group, our main goals when assessing a lump or nodule in the neck is to rule...
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When to Worry About Thyroid Nodules?
Many patients worry when they hear they have thyroid nodules. The good news is that they are...
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Learn the Warning Symptoms and Signs of Head and Neck Cancer
Patients never want to hear they have cancer, but early diagnosis is essential for successful...
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Learn More About ENT Specialists And What They Do
Otolaryngologists are doctors who specialize in otolaryngology, or the diagnosis, treatment, and...
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Broken Nose: Deciding Whether an ENT or Plastic Surgeon Should Repair It
Most people don’t want to have to choose between form and function when it comes to their nose....
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What Makes Someone A Balloon Sinuplasty Candidate?
Blocked sinuses can be a problem, especially when they seem to be blocked all of the time. When...
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How the Voice Works and What Makes it Stop Working
Did you know that your voice is entirely unique to you, just like a fingerprint? Not only are the...
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Septoplasty for Snoring - Why, When, and How It's Performed
Snoring can affect your quality of life, and that of your partner. The loss of sleep quality can...
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Read Our Septoplasty Recovery and Aftercare Guide
Septoplasty, also known as nasal septum repair, is an outpatient procedure designed to correct a...
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The Most Effective Ways To Treat Snoring & Correct Structural Problems
Snoring may be the focus of some jokes and cartoons, but for people who snore and those who live...
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The Dangerous Side of Snoring - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Snoring is one of those things that most people think happens. It's estimated that 25% of all...
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The Most Common Types of Treatment Options for Dysphonia
At some point in your life, you've likely experienced some dysphonia. Dysphonia, in its simplest...
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Causes Of Thyroid Nodules and Its Treatment Options
A diagnosis or even the suspicion of thyroid nodules can raise a lot of questions and concerns in...
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Find Out When To Visit An ENT Specialist For Your Child
As a parent, one of your main endeavors in life is keeping your child healthy and happy. But what...
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Common Symptoms of Tonsillitis and Treatment Options
You woke up this morning with a sore throat and a fever. It's difficult to swallow and the lymph...
3 minute read
Swollen Lymph Nodes? Here are Your Treatment Options
Swollen lymph nodes are a painful symptom that can come from multiple causes. Generally, if you...
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Dysphagia: Understanding Swallowing Difficulties and Importance of Medical Care
Most of us swallow hundreds of times each day without much thought, relying on numerous mechanisms...
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Breathing Easier After Treatment for Chronic Nasal Congestion
Everyone has experienced occasional bouts of nasal congestion. The most common culprits are upper...
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How Your ENT Specialist Can Help with a Chronic Ear Infection
One of the most common childhood illnesses that every pediatrician and parent should recognize...
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Learn Common Causes for Ear Pain and Treatment Options
Ear infections are one of the most common causes of ear pain. While minor ear infections may...
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What Is a Minimally Invasive Facelift and How Long Is the Recovery Time?
Aging is a normal part of life that often results in changes to your physical appearance. However,...
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How Excessive Stress May Cause Nosebleeds For Patients
It is estimated that 77% of Americans experience physical symptoms related to stress. Stress can...
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What You Need to Know About Swimmer's Ear: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
After a fun day swimming at the beach or at the local pool, the last thing you want you or your...
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Common Types Of Hearing Loss And Their Treatment Options
Hearing loss is a health concern that affects people of all ages, backgrounds, gender, and...
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How Do You Know if Your Nose is Broken or Just Bruised?
Swelling. Bruising. Pain. If you've ever experienced these symptoms after a trauma to your nose,...
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Throat Cancer Basics: Risk Factors and Signs You Should See a Doctor
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 65,000 people in the U.S. will develop some...
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Botox: What are the Effects and How Long Does it Last?
Since it came on the market as a cosmetic treatment in 2002, Botox has grown in popularity...
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Snoring? Why Do Some People Do It and What Causes It?
Most people snore occasionally. For chronic snorers, though, it is a problem not just for them but...
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Recurring Ear Infection and Your Treatment Options
Did you know that five out of six people experience an ear infection before they turn three years...
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6 Of The Most Common Ear, Nose And Throat Problems
Your ears, nose and throat help with important functions throughout your life, so when they aren't...
3 minute read
How Much Does Septoplasty Cost And Will My Insurance Cover It?
You've had trouble breathing through your nose for a long time. It often feels like something is...
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Have Difficulty Breathing? The Answer Could Be Septoplasty.
It's a feeling some of us know all too well: congested, stuffy, obstructed breathing that leaves...
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5 Questions You Should Ask When You Need To Find An ENT Doctor
When most people experience physical discomfort or difficulty, the first person they consult with...
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How You Know It's Time to See an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist
An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) is a highly-trained, medical professional that specializes in...
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- Allergy Management (12)
- Balance Disorders (1)
- Cosmetic Procedures (2)
- Ear, Nose, Throat (36)
- ENT Doctor West Hills (6)
- ent problems (1)
- Insomnia (1)
- lymph nodes (3)
- Nasal Congestion (1)
- Rhinoplasty (1)
- Septoplasty (7)
- Sinus (7)
- Sleep Apnea (3)
- Snoring (9)
- Throat disorders (4)
- Thyroid Surgery (9)