Our Clinical Perspective

Oct

Turning Up the TV? Asking People to Repeat Themselves? Don't Ignore These Early Signs of Hearing Loss.

Turning Up the TV? Asking People to Repeat Themselves? Don't Ignore These Early Signs of Hearing Loss. Hearing changes can happen gradually. Learn why early treatment matters — and how today's advanced hearing technology makes staying connected easier than ever. Have you noticed ...

Oct

Always Congested? It Might Be More Than Just Allergies.

Always Congested? It Might Be More Than Just Allergies. Discover why persistent sinus symptoms shouldn't be ignored, and how modern treatments could help you breathe easier. A stuffy nose. Pressure around your eyes. Headaches that keep coming back. That frustrating feeling that y...

Sep

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: Why Early Awareness Matters

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month—a good reminder to pay attention to an important part of your health that can be easy to overlook. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck. It plays an important role in regulating many of your ...

Aug

Swimmer’s Ear: What It Is, How to Prevent It and When to See an ENT

Pools, lakes, bayous, and water parks are an essential part of cooling off during a long, warm summer in Louisiana. But all that time spent in the water around Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and surrounding areas can sometimes lead to a painful condition known as swimmer's ear. The good...

Aug

Fall Allergies Can Start Early in Louisiana: What to Know

When you think of seasonal allergies, spring may be the first season that comes to mind. But across Louisiana, August can bring a new mix of allergy triggers — even while some summer allergens are still hanging around. Late-summer weeds, especially ragweed, begin releasing pollen...

Jul

The Parent's Guide to Ear Infections

The Parent's Guide to Ear Infections: What's Normal—and When Is It Time to See an ENT? If you're a parent, chances are you've experienced at least one sleepless night with a child tugging at their ear, running a fever, or crying from pain. Ear infections are incredibly common—and...

Jul

When Should Your Child See an ENT?

When Should Your Child See an ENT? 8 Common Reasons Parents Visit a Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist As parents, it's completely normal to wonder: "Is this something they'll outgrow? " "Should I call the pediatrician again? " "Do we need to see a specialist? " The good ...

Jul

Travel and Your Ears: How to Prevent Painful Ear Popping on Your Next Flight

Few things can ruin the excitement of vacation faster than sharp ear pain during takeoff or landing. Whether you're flying across the country for a beach getaway or traveling overseas, changes in air pressure can leave your ears feeling clogged, uncomfortable, or even painful. Fo...

Jul

Make This Your Summer of Sleep

Longer days are great… but better nights can change everything. Summer is often the season when we focus on feeling our best. We spend more time outdoors, take vacations, enjoy family gatherings, and embrace a slower pace. But while you're planning your next getaway or tackling y...

Jun

Understanding and Assessing Dysphagia

Eating and Drinking Shouldn't Feel Like a Hazard: Understanding and Assessing Dysphagia Occasional coughing while enjoying a meal or taking a quick sip of water happens to everyone. Usually, it just means a stray crumb or droplet went down the wrong way, and your body quickly cou...

May

Ear Tubes Explained

A Parent's Guide to One of the Most Common Pediatric Procedures Few words cause parents to feel more anxious than "your child may need ear tubes. " It's understandable. Anytime a procedure is mentioned, questions naturally follow. Fortunately, ear tube placement is one of the most...

May

Heat, Humidity, and Sleep Apnea: How Southern Weather Can Disrupt Your Breathing at Night

Louisiana's hot, humid climate can worsen snoring and sleep apnea symptoms by promoting nasal congestion, encouraging allergen proliferation, and causing airway tissue swelling. While some humidity supports comfortable breathing, our region's excessive summer moisture creates con...

1 2 ... 18 19 Next