How Your Diet Can Affect Acid Reflux Symptoms
Most of us have had the occasional bout of heartburn, known also as acid reflux. However, if you notice that you’re frequently experiencing symptoms after you eat, it may wise to change your diet to help improve your acid reflux symptoms. Common Symptoms of Acid Reflux Heartburn is the most common symptom, and typically feels…
Clear Congestion and Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Meal to the Fullest
Have you ever noticed how food doesn’t taste the same when you have a cold or allergies? That’s because taste and smell are closely connected. When congestion clogs up your sinuses, as is common with sinus infections, it blocks the aromas that typically waft up through your nose and adds complexity to your taste experience….
Managing Stress-Induced Tinnitus During the Busy Fall Season
Fall brings with it a host of seasonal events, including holidays and school events. As enjoyable as these can be, the hectic schedule can also raise stress levels, which may intensify tinnitus symptoms for many. Tinnitus, often described as a ringing or buzzing in the ears without an external source, affects approximately 10% of the…
Creating Allergy-Safe Halloween Costumes: Tips for a Worry-Free Night
Halloween presents the perfect opportunity to express your creativity through fun costumes. For people with allergies, however, the new materials can create challenges. Let’s take a look at a few tips to help you create an exciting costume without triggering allergy symptoms. 1. Avoid Latex Although latex allergies are not common (affecting less than 1%…
Mouth Tape for Sleeping: ENT and Safety Implications
Mouth taping, the act of taping your mouth shut while you sleep, is a popular trend that took social media by storm. Advocates for the practice claim that taping your mouth while you sleep could help prevent bad breath, dry mouth and snoring. While these potential benefits may sound appealing, it’s crucial to know how…
Why Does My Throat Feel Tight?
Have you ever felt like your throat is suddenly tight as if something is clogging or restricting it? Throat tightness can be unsettling and even a little scary, but it’s important to remember that there are many potential reasons it could be happening. It isn’t always a serious condition. Let’s take a look at a…
Tips to Help Your Partner Seek Help for Their Snoring
Snoring is a widespread issue that can disturb both your sleep and that of your partner. In fact, about 45% of adults snore on occasion, while 25% snore regularly. Although occasional snoring may not be harmful, frequent or loud snoring could point to more serious health concerns like sleep apnea or nasal blockages. If you’ve…
Tips To Reduce and Manage Your Adult Ear Infections
Dealing with recurring ear infections as an adult can be incredibly frustrating. While we often associate earaches with childhood, they can persist into adulthood, creating ongoing discomfort and concern. Adult ear infections occur when bacteria or viruses invade the middle ear, causing fluid buildup and pressure. This can result in sharp pain, reduced hearing, a…
Effective Treatment Options to Relieve Sinus Pressure
Sinus pressure is an uncomfortable sensation that many people are all too familiar with. It often manifests as a persistent, dull ache around the eyes, nose, forehead and cheekbones, but it can spread to the scalp, teeth and jaw. Sinus pressure is usually caused by inflammation or irritation of the nasal passage linings, resulting from…
Dr. Emma G. West
Dr. Emma West graduated summa cum laude from Georgia Tech with a degree in biology. She went on to obtain her medical degree from Mercer University, during which she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa Honors Societies. She completed residency in Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University…
