Our Clinical Perspective Category - The Barranco Clinic

Sep

Re-Evaluate: Penicillin Allergy Testing

Penicillin was the world's first mass-produced drug that could clear a bacterial infection, and today several antibiotics are in the penicillin class, allowing the drug to save countless lives. Some patients may develop adverse reactions to penicillin, but less than 1% of populat...

Sep

National Better Hearing Month

National Hearing Month is coming to an end, but at The Barranco Clinc, we are committed to supporting innovative hearing and balance science. Read on and take control of your hearing health today! May is National Better Hearing Month, and at the Barranco ENT Clinic our goa...

Sep

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What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a hearing condition, which is estimated to affect about 15 percent of the population. Tinnitus involves hearing a buzzing, ringing, or whooshing in your ears when the sound is not actually present. This issue affects about 1 in every 10 Americans and is more prevalent...

Sep

Is Vocal Paralysis Treatable?

In addition to producing sound, your vocal cords are responsible for protecting your windpipe from saliva, drink, and food. Vocal cord paralysis is when nerve impulses to the larynx are disrupted, causing paralysis to the muscles. It can be caused by certain cancers, infections...

Sep

How Long Will My Hearing Aids Last?

When selecting hearing aids, you want them to last as long as possible. Modern, high-quality hearing aids will typically last for three to seven years, but two people can buy the same hearing aids and have them last quite different amounts of time. So, what can you do to ensure t...

Sep

Choosing an ENT for My Child

Our children are precious, and we want the best for them. When choosing a doctor, whether an ENT (ear, nose, and throat specialist) or any medical professional, you want to ensure your child has a positive experience and the most effective treatments available. The right EN...

Sep

Choosing a Speech Therapist

A wide range of speech issues could require assistance from a certified speech therapist. If you seek speech therapy for your child, you may have a referral from your doctor or pediatrician following a clinical appraisal. You may have noticed that your child struggles to communic...

Sep

Can an ENT Help Me with My Thyroid Issues?

The thyroid is an endocrine gland found in the lower neck, which secretes two important hormones. One of these hormones is responsible for the metabolism of the cells in the body. When too much of the hormone is secreted, it leads to a condition called "hyperthyroidism," which sp...

Sep

12 Symptoms of Allergies

An allergy is the body's immune reaction when exposed to certain substances. The body has a natural defense system, producing antibodies to ward off illnesses. An allergy is essentially the body producing antibodies for a non-harmful substance. When the substance is present...

Sep

4 Reasons to get Checked for Head and Neck Cancer

Every year head and neck cancers make up 4% of cancers reported in the United States. Head and neck cancer is defined as any cancer that develops in your mouth, nose, vocal cords, or sinuses. While dangerous if untreated, many of these cancers are entirely treatable if caught in...

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