SacENT Physician Takes Leadership Role in Prestigious Organization
Roseville, Calif. (April 10, 2017) – Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat is proud to announce that Dr. Matthew Bowdish, M.D., was elected as the Surgeon of the California Society, Sons of the American Revolution (CASSAR) at their spring meeting April 8. As Surgeon, Bowdish will lend his medical expertise to further the mission of the…
May is Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month
In honor of Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month, The The Allergy Center at SacENT would like to remind the over 20 percent of Americans who are suffering from asthma and asthma related symptoms that relief is just an office visit away. What you can expect from a visit to The Allergy Center at SacENT: A…
Spring into Action and Take Control of Your Seasonal Allergies
Spring is in the Air I always think of spring as an exciting time of the year. As the weather warms and the rains subside, we see people all across the Sacramento region getting outside and enjoying what makes Northern California a fabulous place to live. But the mere mention of “Spring” will elicit a…
Instructions for Ear Care
The ear canals are normally coated with a layer of wax (cerumen) that both cleans and protects the ear canal skin. The ear canals do NOT need to be cleaned. Most ear problems develop from people trying to remove the wax with ear swabs, fingers or other objects or from rubbing the ears because they…
Sinus Pressure That Just Won’t Quit?
An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from sinusitis, making it the most common chronic condition in the United States, followed by arthritis and heart disease. Inflammation of the sinuses causes a variety of persistent, cold- or allergy-like symptoms, which is why many don’t seek appropriate treatment. Symptoms of sinusitis include: Sore throat Congestion Facial pain…
When to Bring Your Child to an ENT
Ear, nose and throat concerns are among the top reasons children are brought to the doctor. This is because children are especially sensitive to issues like ear infections and allergies, and because certain birth defects such as cleft palates must be treated at a young age to prevent complications later on. Here are some common…
Chronic Cough
Cough is one of the most common reasons that Americans visit their doctors and it accounts for roughly 30 million unique health care visits per year, or about 8-10% of the population. When asked in surveys, most people will report that a typical viral-associated cough will last for about a week. However, scientific studies show…
The Allergy Center at SacENT welcomes Dr. Matthew Bowdish
Sacramento ENT is excited to announce the addition of our new Allergist, Dr. Matthew Bowdish! Dr. Bowdish will be seeing patients at all The Allergy Center at SacENT locations beginning in January 2017.
Sacramento Top Doctors List 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Clutter, Dr. Evans, Dr. Groppo, Dr. McKennan, Dr. Ow, & Dr. Marino for being recognized by their peers as Top Doctors in Sacramento Magazine! View the article here
Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty and a Deviated Septum
What is a deviated septum? If the cartilage dividing your nasal cavity is off center or crooked, the condition is referred to as a deviated septum. A perfectly straight nasal septum is pretty rare; it’s estimated that about 80 percent of the population has a septum that is off center. The cause of a septal…