Welcome Victoria Ingle, PA-C
Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat – Sinus and Allergy Center, P.A. is pleased to announce the arrival of Victoria Ingle, PA-C. Victoria Ingle is a certified physician assistant from North Carolina. She graduated magna cum laude from Lenoir Rhyne University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in health and exercise science. She then went…
Hyperacusis: When Everything Sounds Too Loud
Normally on this blog, we talk about people who have trouble hearing in Lincolnton. But not all hearing disorders involve hearing loss; in some cases, the opposite problem occurs – sounds are too loud! What is Hyperacusis? There is no clear-cut definition of hyperacusis. It is most commonly described as a condition in which a…
New Drug Could Bring Relief to Sinusitis Patients with Nasal Polyps
Sinusitis is one of the biggest chronic health complaints in Hickory. Approximately 37 million Americans are diagnosed with chronic sinus infections. Medications are often ineffective, leaving patients with few options beyond surgery, but a new drug offers promise to people dealing with sinusitis caused by nasal polyps. An Alternative to Sinus Surgery In a move…
Scientists Reverse Tinnitus in Mice: Could Humans Benefit Next?
Somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 million Americans suffer from a ringing in the ears called tinnitus. That translates to about one in five residents of Morganton. A cure for tinnitus has long eluded scientists, but a recent, surprising breakthrough in mice has some excited for a potential solution for humans. What is it like…
Singing Helps Kids with Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants help many people with hearing loss in Lincolnton whose impairment is too severe for hearing aids. For children, whose language development is dependent upon an ability to hear, they can be life-changing. In order for kids with cochlear implants to hear even more effectively, researchers recommend singing. The Benefits of Singing with Cochlear…
7 Amazing Facts About Your Tonsils
Few people in Hickory, NC give their tonsils much thought, unless they develop an infection. Like the appendix, they were once believed to be useless, but our tonsils actually play a key role in defending the body from germs and bacteria. Function of the Tonsils The tonsils are a pair of small, soft lymphatic tissues…
How to Survive Summer Allergies
If you’re like most people in Morganton, you look forward to summer in much the same way a child anticipates Christmas morning. And why not? Summer is the season for getting outside and having fun! Picnics, parades, fireworks, swimming – all are pleasurable activities for North Carolina residents. How common are allergies in Americans? Unfortunately,…
Sinus Issues Have You Feeling Down? Balloons Can Help!
Sinus issues plague many Lincolnton residents. In fact, persistent sinus infections are one of the biggest health complaints in Arizona. 37 million Americans suffer from chronic infections and the side effects aren’t only physical in nature; these people have a higher risk of experiencing depression, according to a new study. Side Effects of Chronic Sinusitis…
Study Links Drug, Alcohol Misuse with Hearing Loss
People with hearing loss in Hickory have a higher risk of misusing prescription opioids and alcohol, particularly those under age 50 – further stressing the importance of early detection. Substance Use Disorders & Hearing Impairment A University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System study, published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine,…
David Ethan Melon, MD FACS Appointed to the Board of the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
David Ethan Melon, MD FACS has been appointed as Young Fellow Representative to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NC-ACS). Dr. David Melon current serves as the President and CEO of Carolina ENT/HNSC. Under his leadership as Chairman of the Board of Viewmont Surgery Center, a strategic…