Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems are the primary reasons why children visit the pediatrician every year. In fact, ear infections are the most common type of illness in children. These chronic infections account for approximately 15 to 30 million visits to the doctor each year. Other frequent pediatric ENT issues include tonsillitis (an inflammation […]
Head and neck cancer will affect more than 55,000 American’s this year. Luckily, most head and neck cancers are not only preventable, they also show early warning signs. Remember the key to treating cancer is early detection. Premier Medical ENT physician, Dr. Brian Sullivan shared his thoughts on head and neck cancer, read his interview […]
Most people think their allergy symptoms will stop at the end of spring (April or May). Sadly for them, allergy symptoms can last in to late fall. However, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Below are four ways you can beat your allergy symptoms, and stay well all year: 1. Pollen counts Tracking outdoor allergens is […]
The Groundhog has spoken. With spring right around the corner, it looks like the season of sneezing and coughing will continue. But what is it that’s causing you to plow through boxes of tissues and bottles of hand sanitizer? Is it a cold or just your allergies? In case you were curious, colds are caused […]
100 years ago, William W. Perdue founded Perdue and Perdue (later the Mobile Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Center), the first and oldest clinic of its kind in the country. After studying at the University of Alabama, in New York, and in Vienna, Austria, Dr. Perdue applied his expertise to providing the utmost care for […]
Do you have nasal congestion, facial pressure, or a cough? If you answered yes to one of these, you could have sinusitis, a.k.a a sinus infection. Luckily, there are a few tricks to help reduce the symptoms of sinusitis. Take a look at our five easy tips to tackle sinusitis when it starts. Stay hydrated Staying […]