September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones used to regulate your body’s metabolism. Thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells multiply in the thyroid gland. Fortunately, patients with thyroid cancer frequently do well because it is usually detected early and responds well to treatment. It is important to seek medical attention…
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…
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…
4 Home Remedies – Fact or Fiction?
With numerous health and wellness blogs suggesting do-it-yourself home remedies, many patients are skipping visits to their doctor’s offices. However, there are misconceptions and concerns about many of these home remedies. Here are the facts behind some of these trendy DIY practices: Ear Candling / Coning – the process of placing a smoke-channeling, cone-shaped device…
7 Signs Your Child Needs a Tonsillectomy
It usually begins with a sore throat and ends with popsicles. A tonsillectomy is the 2nd most common pediatric procedure and is performed more than 500,000 times a year on kids. What are tonsils? Lumps of tissue on both sides of the throat. They trap bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the mouth,…
Changing the Community
We understand hearing aids can be a significant expense, which can be challenging for some hearing loss patients. This is why S.E.N.T. Hearing Aid Center along with Siemens/Signia is donating a pair of hearing aids to our long-time patient, Gaby Eyman. She is a 24-year-old Sacramento native who has been a patient of SacENT and…
6 Things You Should Do When You Have A Nosebleed
Nosebleeds are alarming. They often accompany trauma, and the sight of blood flowing down your face does not usually help the situation. Fortunately, nosebleeds are typically not nearly as serious as they originally seem. More than 90 percent of all nosebleeds are anterior, meaning the bleeding comes from the blood vessels in the front part…
Dr. Ow Lead Enroller in National Sinus Study
Congratulations to Dr. Ow on the publication of the PROGRESS study which tested the efficacy of the PROPEL mini in reduction of post-operative intervention following frontal sinus surgery. Dr. Ow was a lead enroller in this national study which proved a positive outcome for patients with frontal sinus disease. Click here for more information on the PROGRESS Study