What People with Asthma Need to Know About Face Masks
The United States has one of the highest numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the world. As of this writing, the country has over 3 million confirmed cases and over 140,000 deaths. With the continuous surge of COVID-19 cases,...
When to See an ENT
When you have a problem specific to your ears, nose, or throat, you may have to see a specialist. In this case, it’s an ENT doctor or otolaryngologist. An ENT doctor can help diagnose and treat conditions that involve the...
Vocal Cord Injuries
Have you been experiencing hoarseness or raspiness in your voice for more than two weeks? If you are, it's time to book an appointment with a specialist. It could be a case of vocal cord injury. Most cases of vocal...
Tips for Traveling with Asthma
Traveling with asthma can pose some challenges. But with the right planning and preparation, you can have a less stressful trip. Here are some things that can help:
How to Treat Allergies in the Summertime
Allergens don’t recognize seasons. May's flowers have got you sniffling and sneezing, but just because the month has ended, that doesn't mean your allergies will suddenly stop. Pollen, mold, and insect stings can trigger allergies during the summer season.
Update: 5/1/20
We are open and seeing patients while providing the safest possible environment. In accordance with hospital and CDC guidelines, we are continuing to screen all patients prior to their appointment and are limiting the number of patients for social distancing....
COVID-19 and Asthma
People with moderate to severe asthma are at a higher risk of getting very sick from coronavirus disease (better known as COVID-19). COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. It causes respiratory-like symptoms like cough, fever, and...
The 5-minute Doctor Visit
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating greater demand for and availability of medical visits over the Internet. More.
Important Update for Audiology Patients
If you are in need of any service or product related to your hearing or hearing devices, please reach out to our audiology department (865-512-1291), and we will do everything we safely can to help!
Can COVID-19 affect your sense of smell and taste?
For the past weeks, some patients who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus have been reported to be experiencing a loss of sense of taste and smell. But does the virus actually cause it?