by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Feb 1, 2020 | Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds, or epistaxis for those who want to be fancy, are a common occurrence, affecting 60% of Americans at some point in their lives. Though it can be an alarming sight, the vast majority of nosebleed cases are spontaneous and self-resolving and a little blood...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Dec 31, 2019 | Glue Ear
Well, that sounds a little gunky. Glue ear, also known as otitis media with effusion or secretory otitis media, is a middle ear condition that affects about 80% of kids under ten years of age at least once during their single-digit years, with peak occurrences at 2...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Dec 5, 2019 | Allergies
Allergies are not typically something that come to the front of the mind during the Christmas holiday season. Yet studies have shown that the cold weather can exacerbate symptoms in those suffering from asthma and hay fever (also known as allergic rhinitis) –...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Dec 2, 2019 | Meniere’s Disease
Ever feel like you’re on a spinning carousel that seems to go on and on? And no, we’re not referring to the merry-go-round of life, though sometimes that can present with similar symptoms. If you experience attacks of severe dizziness and vertigo, sometimes...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Sep 21, 2019 | Red Ear Syndrome, Relapsing Polychondritis, RP
On a recent wintry night at a walk-in clinic in Philadelphia, a mother came in with her young teenage daughter who complained that her ears hurt. She had pain and redness on the outside of her ears that would come and go. Initial examinations tested for conditions...
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