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Dr. Inna Husain, M.D.

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

<p>Dr. Inna A. Husain is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Munster, IN. She has additional sub-specialization in laryngology, treating disorders related to the voice, swallow, and upper airway. Her training was completed at prestigious institutions including Northwestern University and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, a Harvard teaching hospital.&nbsp; She started her career in academic medicine and is now developing a regional voice, airway, swallow program and the first laryngology practice in Northwest Indiana. She is a national and international speaker, has published over 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and is an active educator on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok where she has over 150K followers.&nbsp; Dr. Husain takes a collaborative approach to treating her patients and advocates for them especially when it comes to lesser understood diseases such as idiopathic subglottic stenosis and laryngopharyngeal reflux.&nbsp;</p>
15 years Experience
Dr. Inna Husain, M.D.
  • Munster, IN
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • Accepting new patients

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The image looks suspicious for tonsilliths (or trapped debris in tonsil crypts) not acute tonsillitis.

Tongue black dot?

Would recommend monitoring it, if growing need to see ENT in person

Dry skin on ear lobe?

Ear lobe irritation can be from a few things and really needs an exam to evaluate. Can have an allergic reaction to ears, can be a skin condition (like eczema), or simply dry skin. READ MORE
Ear lobe irritation can be from a few things and really needs an exam to evaluate. Can have an allergic reaction to ears, can be a skin condition (like eczema), or simply dry skin.

My ears are horrible and making life miserable. What should I do

Please see an ENT for ear cleaning, wax can look like “liquid goop” sometimes, can even get skin conditions like psoriasis in the ear canal which can cause discomfort

Why do I produce so much ear wax every few months in the last few years?

Ear wax consistently and amount is genetic. Buildup can happen by using qtips or in ear pods/hearing buds.

Are there any natural treatments for chronic tonsillitis?

Keeping tonsils clear of mucus such as with gargling or water pik use may help