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Nasal polyps are soft, painless, non-cancerous growths that originate from the nasal passages or paranasal sinuses. They often look like tiny teardrops or grapes hanging inside the nasal cavity. They are the result of various disease processes that … [Read more...]

Could you be allergic to your furry pet? According to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of U.S households own a pet.  Every year, this number seems to rise.  The most common furry pets include cats and dogs, but many own rodents, … [Read more...]

The sinuses consist of four paired air-filled cavities in the skull Frontal—over the brow in the forehead area Ethmoid—just behind the bridge of the nose, between the eyes Maxillary—inside each cheekbone Sphenoid—behind the ethmoids in … [Read more...]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acidic stomach juices, food or fluids from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. It is not unusual to have mild or occasional symptoms, but people have bothersome or persistent symptoms. When acid … [Read more...]

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a relatively new disease characterized by allergic inflammation from eosinophils in the esophagus.  The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and eosinophils are a type of white blood … [Read more...]