Inspire is a newer treatment solution for people whose obstructive sleep apnea has not been helped by CPAP treatment, and the lack of adequate air at night continues to affect their daily lives in multiple ways. The results of Inspire are impressive: 90% of recipients...
Most people with sleep apnea have it because when they go to sleep, the muscles in their throat relax and their tongue falls back, blocking their airway. This makes them unable to breathe because the air can't get through their throat into their lungs. Inspire is a...
Allergies are always inconvenient and seem to pop up at the worst times. Their symptoms vary from person to person, but some are more common than others. A runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness are always at the top of the list, but those with severe allergies can...
Many of us are all too familiar with allergies. We live in a very rich environment here in East Tennessee, so pollen (or hay fever) is quite common. As ENT specialists, it’s our duty to provide the best care and prevention information we can to everyone in our...
Allergies can be a tricky condition when trying to diagnose. Many factors come into play, and they present themselves in different ways. Whether coming from pollen, animals, insects, or food, your allergies can be treated, and you don’t have to avoid all the things...
We’re all familiar with the word, allergies, and many of us suffer from them on some level, but do you truly understand them? Commercials and other marketing material have thrust this condition into the limelight with very little explanation. Having served our...
Does your nose run, swell, or feel stuffy after eating? Some people get a stuffy nose every time they eat food. We call it “after eating swollen nose” or “post gustatory rhinitis,” and it's very common. What can happen is that you go out and eat a hot meal, or you’re...
As the most experienced team of ear, nose & throat doctors in East Tennessee, my team and I have helped many local people with concerns with head, neck, and throat disorders. One of the most common areas of diagnosis we discover is cancers caused by the human...
Unfortunately, over 30 million people suffer with chronic sinusitis in the United States alone – creating a staggering number of people enduring uncomfortable and unpleasant symptoms in their daily lives. Symptoms include – Trouble breathing through the nose Excess...
I want to start by saying that this is a great time for patients. We've recently moved a lot of things into our office here at Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants of East Tennessee, which allows patients to avoid general anesthesia, meaning they can drive themselves to...