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Ear Pain with Pressure Change

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

Do you Suffer from Ear pain with Diving and Flying?

Many people experience ear pain when they dive or fly. Many people feel that they cannot dive because they have trouble “clearing” their ears even when in a swimming pool. The middle ear space lives at normal atmospheric pressure, the same pressure in our environment. That pressure is regulated by the Eustachian tube. This tube ventilates the middle ear space and opens into the back of the nose. The act of breathing through the nose will allow air into the middle ear space through the Eustachian tube. This Eustachian tube opens and closes as needed to allow the correct pressure in the ears. The act of swallowing and chewing will help open this tube as the palatal muscles are attached to the Eustachian tube. This is why chewing and swallowing are natural for us when we are landing on an airplane and the ears feel pain or pressure.

Why am I always coughing in NYC?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

“Why am I always coughing? Is it Allergy? Is it Asthma? Do I have an infection? I took 2 courses of antibiotics but it did not go away, so I had a chest X-ray, which was normal. I took allergy medication, and it still did not go away. My doctor gave me inhalers to treat asthma and the cough is still there. The only thing that helps is cough syrup, but I am tired of taking that. Some days I feel better and I think the problem has resolved, but the next day the cough is back.”

What is a Deviated Septum and Do I Have One?

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

Everyone has a deviated septum, even after septal surgery the septum will never be perfectly strait. The septum is the cartilage and bone that divides the right side of the nose from the left side of the nose, and is the “tent pole” that holds the nose up. When this structure is deviated it simply means that it is shifted to one side, the other or both. It may be very mild and not noticeable or severe enough to compromise the nasal breathing. Septal deviations can result after trauma to the nose or can simply be the result of your genetic make-up. Having your septum fixed is not a “nose job” and will not change the appearance of the outside of the nose.

Post Nasal Drip and Throat Clearing

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

Post nasal drip and chronic throat clearing are very common complaints. Without other associated symptoms of allergy: (runny nose, sneezing, congestion and/ or itchy eyes), allergies and sinus problems, may not be the cause. These are common symptoms of “silent reflux”. Silent reflux does not present with classic “heart burn” and indigestion. Stress is a large contributing factor and many people can link the start of their symptoms to a recent stressful event.

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Shortness of Breath, Bronchial Infections and Asthma In NYC

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

The cause of shortness of breath, recurring bronchial infections, and chronic asthma in most patients is acid reflux. 85% of all patients diagnosed with asthma have acid reflux as an underlying cause. If all patients with acid reflux presented with heart burn and indigestion, the diagnosis would be easy. As a result patients would take over the counter reflux medication for their uncomfortable “classic” reflux symptoms. But what happens if a patient doesn’t experience these “classic” symptoms. What if they feel short of breath or keep getting bouts of bronchitis. Naturally they would go to the doctor, possibly have a breathing test and find that their breathing is not good. Often these patients are diagnosed with allergies or asthma. But allergy medications and inhalers are not working. They are frequently given recurring courses of antibiotics for bronchial infections. In most cases the diagnosis is not correct and the underlying cause of all of the symptoms is missed.

In Office Sinus Dilation Article by Stacy Silvers, MD

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

Otolaryngology specialist Dr. Stacy Silvers from Madison ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery in New York, New York wrote the following article about in office sinus dilation. For questions about sinus dilation, contact Dr. Silvers at her office on Madison Avenue in NYC by calling (212) 213-3339. Doctor Silvers specializes in Balloon Sinuplasty which is a form of sinus dilation used to treat chronic sinusitis.

Dr. Stacy Silvers Featured on NY1 News

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Silvers was again featured in NY1 News discussing misdiagnosis of chronic sinusitis.

Many patients are misdiagnosed with Allergies or Acid Reflux, when in fact, they suffer from Chronic Sinusitis. Over 7 Million Americans suffer from Chronic Sinusitis.

Having A Hard Time Hearing?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Silvers was featured in a news segment on ABC’s Eyewitness News NY regarding the improper use of cotton swabs and the effects of such use on hearing. One message Dr. Silvers would like to send out to viewers and patients is that there are many causes for hearing loss, some are as simple as ear wax and some are more serious.  Either way, you should check with your physician if you are experiencing hearing loss, and not to feel embarassed or funny about showing up in the office if it is an ear wax problem.