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What Causes Earaches?   Ear pain, commonly referred to as an earache, is a common complaint and can result from infection, poor Eustachian tube function, or temporomandibular joint problems (TMJ). Other causes include ear trauma, perforated eardrum, sinus infection, sudden changes in pressure, excess buildup of earwax, sore throat, shampoo or water in the ear, tooth infection, arthritis of the…

If you’re a parent, it probably comes as no surprise that middle ear infections are common in children, particularly those between the ages of six months and two years. Known as otitis media, these are caused by a number of factors, both physical and environmental.   Most ear infections clear up on their own, or are treated with antibiotics. But in some children,…

Ear infections can occur in the outer or middle ear.  An ear infection occurs in the middle ear when fluid becomes trapped following a viral or bacterial infection. This painful affliction is most common in children, but can affect people of all ages. Infections can also occur in the outer ear.  They are most common when the skin in the…

Cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin growth in the middle ear behind the eardrum that may also affect the mastoid (skull bone). It begins as a cyst that gradually increases in size, destroying the bones of the middle ear and causing hearing loss.   What Causes Cholesteatoma?   When the Eustachian tube is functioning normally, it equalizes ear pressure…

An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor of the cranial nerve that connects the inner ear and the brain. Though noncancerous and typically slow growing, it can affect both hearing and balance, and may cause hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness. In rare cases, tumors may become large enough to press against the brain, interfering with…

Your First Visit Take a moment and look over the forms we require for your visit. At your first visit, and yearly after that, you will complete the appropriate Administrative Data Sheet below. In order to download and view the following files you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need to download the reader, click…

Patients With Health Insurance If a patient and/or parent/guardian have health insurance, this contract is between them and their insurance carrier. The co-insurance amounts, and deductibles that have not been satisfied, are the responsibility of the patient, parent/guardian. Co-payments are expected at the time services are rendered.  Patients with a balance owed are expected to…

Financial Policies This Financial Policy is designed so patients and/or parents/guardians of Ear, Nose and Throat, Ltd. understand our position on payment for services rendered by the providers. All new patients will be required to fill out an Ear, Nose and Throat, Ltd. Patient Information Sheet, front and back. The back of the form contains…