Dr. Thomas Hansbrough

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

They aspirate easier: Children aspirate easier, because they eat too fast, or swallow bites of food that are too large, or they eat foods that are not appropriate for there... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have severe throat pain accompanied by swollen tonsils. i also experience trouble swallowing and talking. its been more than three days since i have been getting these symptoms. i get relief only by taking advil (ibuprofen) 8+ a day. what should i do?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Acute allergy/infect: This could be allergy or infection. If whitish coating covers the tonsils it could be viral or bacterial infection or mononucleosis. Persistence beyon... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Are there any over-the-counter treatments for laryngomalacia?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

No: This condition is congenital and usually self limited in children. Occasionally, the condition produces complicated airway obstruction early in infan... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Does atarax 10mg cures post nasal drip?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

No, unavailable: Atarax (hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine, more commonly used for preoperative sedation in the past, however it is no longer available for use in the u... Read More

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A 27-year-old member asked:

I have an ear infection and am on antibiotic and have been for 4 days. my ear seems to be worse, and now seeping pinkish fluid. is this normal?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Yes and no: The eardrum (tympanic membrane) may be tearing under pressure from infection behind it, therefore you should return to your doctor. It is also nature'... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

I am 30w pregnant, just had my flu + pneumonia shots. the p.a. recommended for me the dtap shot for whooping cough too. should i get it?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Possibly: Only if you are at high risk, otherwise wait until after delivering your baby.

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Can you drink alcohol when taking allegra (fexofenadine)?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Yes: Always drink moderately and responsibly. Although Allegra (fexofenadine) usually does not produce sedation be cautious with alcohol when taking Allegr... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

8 month old son has loud stuffy nose at night or when lying on side. have cats, but no other allergy symptoms. 3rd week now. happy healthy otherwise.

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

URI vs. allergy: Cats represent the most common allergenic domestic animals within households. The cat saliva is the most potent protein component producing allergy sy... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I found a small bump inside my vagina . it's not a bump , looks more like a pink skin tag and it moves but burns a little bit . no pain/itch no odor?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Papilloma: This maybe a papilloma which is a viral venereal wart. Have yourself examined now. Could also be a benign inflammatory mucus membrane granuloma. See ... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Can you take 2 benadryls (diphenhydramine) and a mucinex melt?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Yes, if adult: Assuming the Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is 25mg per capsule, it is ok to take 2 with plain Mucinex for relief of cold symptoms with thick mucus draina... Read More

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A 27-year-old member asked:

Should i use a heating pad on low to help the pain of my ear infection?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Yes: Sometimes the heat will help pain, but be cautious about the settings; not too hot! oral pain meds like Ibuprofen maybe offer better relief, and of co... Read More

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A 40-year-old female asked:

I got my blood work done six years ago and it was normal. now i have low hemoglobin, low mch, high rdw and low potassium. i have dizziness, bouts of rapid heart rate and heart palpitations. i have normal cardiac workup. could it be because of bleeding? is

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Needs evaluation: The present history does not offer enough information for a specific diagnosis. You should see your primary care doctor and have a thorough evaluation... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Is normal for there to be specs of blood in vomit immediately after appendectomy? son began to vomit dark green liquid, still vomiting but normal now?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Possibly, get check: This is not common to cough blood from appendectomy, but it may be unrelated to the surgery. Could be from the nose or throat irritation from intubati... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Can wearing earplugs to bed cause nasal and ear congestion in the morning?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Yes: Provided that the earplugs are standard and not some unusual design there should rarely be a problem. However, earplugs can push normal ear cerumen (w... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Should i do sea salt soaks or the ear care antiseptic to clean my ears?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Neither: The ear canals are self cleaning structures. The skin of the ear canals and eardrums migrate toward the outer opening automatically as the dead skin c... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I constantly get water in my right ear, it can stay blocked for up to 4hrs, my glands are swollen on my right side, do i have an ear infection?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Swimmer's Ear: This is swimmer's ear, also known as external otitis. It is a true skin infection usually caused by a fungus or bacteria which grows in warm, moist en... Read More

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A 28-year-old member asked:

Will there be infections or possibilties of throat cancer if i smoke and sing?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Smoking only: Only the smoking habit will lead to throat cancer.

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A 30-year-old male asked:

With a middle ear infection how long does it take for the swelling on the side of my face to subside? had it for 4 days now

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

It's not middle ear: Middle ear infections don't cause facial swelling. You may have an outer ear canal infection called swimmers ear or external otitis. See an ENT docto... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

What does it mean when a dr says cervical lymph nodes may be reactice?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Inflammed : Reactive lymph nodes are usually swollen and or tender from allergy or infection. After treatment for the primary cause of the reaction, the reactive ... Read More

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A 20-year-old member asked:

Why does my face gets hot and red and my hands freezing cold?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

More abundant flow: Head and neck blood flow is greater than hands and feet overall. The peripheral vessels in hands and feet are more suceptable to cold temperatures, al... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What're the differences between a stomach virus and food poisoning?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Food is bacterial: Food poisoning is mainly due to bacteria, whereas viral gastroenteritis is transmitted form person to person contact.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Is there a correlation between food poisoning from shellfish and the distance of the restaurant from the ocean?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Yes, lower freshness: Distance to transport seafood may reduce freshness, thus increasing the possibility of spoilage and growth of bacteria and toxins.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Can dehydration give a false low fingerstick?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Unknown: Don't understand your question. What value is low? Are you talking about your blood glucose or blood count?

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A 21-year-old member asked:

Will vaseline in your nose cause pneumonia?

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 46 years experience

Possibly: Excessive or frequent use may lead to aspiration of vaseline into the lungs which can lead to pneumonia. Remember oil and water don't mix, therefore ... Read More

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