by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jan 13, 2017 | General
If you snore, are tired all the time, find or are told that you stop breathing while sleeping, or frequently wake up with headaches, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Addressing it will give you (and your partner) a better night’s sleep. It’s probably the best...
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by BergerHenry ENT | Dec 6, 2016 | General
Received on December 4, 2016 The original message below was delivered several weeks ago to my PCP stating “to: All Staff at Tri-Valley:” I did this to allow everyone, including the doctors and nurses at Tri-Valley, to read and hopefully obtain more...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Dec 5, 2016 | General
Your nose is the most prominent feature on your face and, obviously, a crucial pathway to breathing. It’s no wonder that cosmetic rhinoplasty (commonly referred to as a “nose job”) is sought by so many people – it can drastically improve your breathing and...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Sep 1, 2016 | General
We have 5 senses: touch, sight, taste, smell, and hearing. We are familiar with or have come into contact with people who have lost some or all of their sense of hearing or their eyesight. But, it’s quite rare to encounter anyone with a loss of smell (and...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jul 12, 2016 | ENT: Throat, General, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Vocal Cord Paresis
When we suspect that a patient is suffering from Vocal Cord Paralysis or Vocal Cord Paresis, we ask them to read all or portions of The Rainbow Passage. BergerHenry ENT’s can assess bulk and mobility in vocal cords as it is read. The Rainbow Passage When the...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jun 27, 2016 | Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), General, Sleep Apnea, Snoring
During a recent office-based sinus surgery, the husband of my patient fell asleep in the exam room. She told me that he often falls asleep when he sits down. He was a bit embarrassed when we woke him but we assured him that he need not worry. I asked him if he is...
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