Patient resources
Answers to common ear, nose and throat questions.
Articles from our practice on symptoms, causes and when it's time to see an ENT, plus the studies Dr. Silvers has contributed to.
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Why does my cough persist?
When a lingering cough is more than a cold, and the signs that it needs medical care.
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Throat
Why does my cough persist?
When a lingering cough is more than a cold, and the signs that it needs medical care.
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Throat
Why does it hurt when I swallow?
Common causes of painful swallowing and when to see a doctor.
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Nose & Sinus
Why do I keep getting sinus infections?
Recurring infections point to a deeper issue that antibiotics alone won’t clear.
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Ear & Hearing
Clogged ears after a cold
Why your ears feel blocked, and five simple ways to relieve the pressure.
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Research
Radiofrequency for severe nasal obstruction
A multicenter study found results comparable to surgery, with a median recovery of one day.
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Nose & Sinus
Signs you have a deviated septum
What a deviated septum is, and the signs that one nasal passage is smaller.
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Research
Dr. Silvers’ study on nasal airway obstruction
Treating septal swell bodies with temperature-controlled radiofrequency.
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Research
Dr. Silvers’ study on chronic rhinitis
Improvement over a sham procedure at 3 months, sustained through 12 months.
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Ear & Hearing
When to see an ENT for ear pain
Hearing changes, infections, balance problems and pain an ENT can treat.
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