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Dr. Antonio G. Yong, M.D.
- Hialeah, FL
- Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
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I have terrible ear pain. Could this be an infection?
Most probablySee your Dr so treatment can be started
Will repeatedly using earplugs put me at risk of an infection?
Ear plugs will push ear wax deeper into the ear canals and eventually plug the ear canal completely. Vleaning the ear canal will prevent this but will open the ear cansl to infections READ MORE
Ear plugs will push ear wax deeper into the ear canals and eventually plug the ear canal completely. Vleaning the ear canal will prevent this but will open the ear cansl to infections and itching becsuse you are removing the waz that is whst prevents ear cansl problems. Try ear muffs.
Can swimmer's ear get worse?
Yes. The best way yo prevent it is prrpare s solution of 1/2 alcohol and 1:2 white vinegar and put 3 or 4 drops in each ear after you are done swimming. Do not use it if you have READ MORE
Yes. The best way yo prevent it is prrpare s solution of 1/2 alcohol and 1:2 white vinegar and put 3 or 4 drops in each ear after you are done swimming. Do not use it if you have a hole in your ear drum
Can ear wax buildup cause deafness?
Yes it will cause a conductive hearing loss that will resolve by cleaning the ear canal
I just found red traces which seem like blood when coughing this morning. Is it serious?
Just wait a couple of days and if it continues you should see your Dr. gor a check up. Blood can come from the sinuses, the nose the throat or the upper respiratory area. If you READ MORE
Just wait a couple of days and if it continues you should see your Dr. gor a check up. Blood can come from the sinuses, the nose the throat or the upper respiratory area. If you are taking aspirin or ibuprofen it could be from the effect they have on coagulation so to be safe don’t take anything but tylenol.
Can swimmer's ears cause deafness?
Only if the swimmer has a perforation of the tympanic membrane and the contact with the water starts a serious infection of the middle ear that extends into the inner ear
I had a balloon sinuplasty and symptoms are coming back. Do I need it again?
You may, See your ENT because you may need a Ct scan and possible treatment that may be antibiotics, decongestants antihistamines or perhaps repeating the procedure
What is the hissing sound I am hearing in my ears?
It is called Tinnitus. There are many causes of tinnitus, aspirin is a common cause as other medications can induce it. Hearing loss specially in the highest frequencies is very READ MORE
It is called Tinnitus. There are many causes of tinnitus, aspirin is a common cause as other medications can induce it. Hearing loss specially in the highest frequencies is very common and is mostly due to exposure to loud noises like rock music gun fire, concerts, ear speakers and moisy tools like electric saws and/or hydraulic ones, in general any noise exceeding 110 decibels.
What causes a sharp pain behind the back of the neck and ears?
Could be many things, from cercical arthritis to a TMJ syndrome, if pain persist for over one week visit your Dr. for further diagnostic testing,
Why shouldn't I use cotton swabs?
You should never touch your ears with anything smaller than your elbows. If you never touch your ears they will clean themselves. But if you touch them you will push the wax in READ MORE
You should never touch your ears with anything smaller than your elbows. If you never touch your ears they will clean themselves. But if you touch them you will push the wax in and it will not be able to run out of your ear when lying down while you sleep
What are the symptoms of strep throat?
Mainly sorethroat, could be present with or without fever and swealling of the throat tissues. Since infections withviruses can look identical to a strep throat a strep test is READ MORE
Mainly sorethroat, could be present with or without fever and swealling of the throat tissues. Since infections withviruses can look identical to a strep throat a strep test is adviced before antibiotic treatment is established since other sore throats don’t need antibiotic treatmen.
I have slight pain in my throat and it seems to be a little red. Can you suggest some quick home remedy to treat my condition?
Gargle 3 or 4 times a day with warm water and salt ( one teaspoon in a quart of water)
If not better in 3 days see your Dr.
If not better in 3 days see your Dr.
Is my high blood pressure responsible for my ear pain?
Probably not, you sound like a possible TMJ syndrome. Talk to your ENT about this problem and he will check for it
My father is 80 years old and is partially deaf. What hearing aid would you suggest for him?
Need a hearing test to find whst kind of loses he has and find a proper hearing aid to be tuned to his needs. He will need to see an ENY specialist for that
If I use neti pot with hot water, is it likely to cause an amoebic infection?
You shoul boil the water and let it cool at your body temperature
Are nasal sprays safe for those who smoke?
If you have nasal congestion and you are a smoker the first thing you must do is to stop smoking. Smoke irritates your nasal mucosas, stops the ciliary movement and increases the READ MORE
If you have nasal congestion and you are a smoker the first thing you must do is to stop smoking. Smoke irritates your nasal mucosas, stops the ciliary movement and increases the secretions present in the sinuses and nasopharynx. Nasal spray that are vasoconstrictors like most of the over the counter ones could relief the congestion but if used for more than 3 days will create a dependency and make the congestion worst. Nasal steroids sprays will not create addiction or dependency. The use of saline solution irrigation prior the use of the nasal steroids is very useful. If after one week of treatment with little or no relief a visit to the Otolaryngologist for a full ENT examination should be scheduled in order to find possible causes like nasal polyps, allergies, tumors infection or structural problems among others
What could be the cause of sore throat and tongue?
There are many causes for a sore throat: if you have a flu-like syndrome, it could be part of it, however, a bacterial infection could occur on top of your flu and could end in READ MORE
There are many causes for a sore throat: if you have a flu-like syndrome, it could be part of it, however, a bacterial infection could occur on top of your flu and could end in a tonsillar abscess. Also, a malignant tumor of the tonsil could be present and became exacerbated by the flu symptoms. Your best bet is to see your physician and have him look at your throat and have a culture done to rule out any possible bacterial or viral infection and order appropriated treatment.
