Dr. David Jakubowicz
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Bronx, NY
24 years experience male
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Office
Brooklyn, NY
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Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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ENT at Bronx Lebanon
Bronx, NY
Office
Bronx, NY
ENT at Martin Luther King Franklin
Bronx, NY
About
Bio
Chairman of Otorhinolaryngology
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
222 Answers
30 Agrees
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Jakubowiczanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Some: There are some minor salivary glands on the palate that can be removed with tonsillectomy. Also tonsillectomy mouth guard can cause tongue pressure an... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Vertigo: He is having a vertigo attack and the room is spinning. That is enough for anyone to turn white.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Throat gonorrhea : A really bad sore throat sometimes with an exudate or thick phlegm that sticks to the skin of the throat. It can be diagnosed on a throat culture usin... Read More
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A member asked:
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OTC meds: Medications like Guaifenesin which could be found in Robitussin or Mucinex (guaifenesin) can be helpful. Also for nasal stuffiness you could try afrin... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Epistaxis: The nosebleeds are likely not a side effect of the Atacand or zocor (simvastatin) but as a result of uncontrolled high blood pressure or nasal dryness... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
How old: If the child is a newborn, it could be milia. After that it can be anything from a freckle to acne to cellulitis or a skin infection. For these a pict... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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Nasal polyps: Some patients are very successful ny using steroid nasal sprays or sinus rinses. There is a higher risk of absorption into the body with placing stero... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Depends: Could be from altitude or if you have migraine history it precipitated event. If does not resolve see ENT or neurologist.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Tmj: You likely have tmj. A way to tell is to open and close the jaw with a finger placed in the TMJ socket which is roughly the pocket created when one o... Read More
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A member asked:
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What fluid: Is it water or infection you are referring? If just water you can try the mack's ear dryer or some peroxide and tilt your head to try to get the liqui... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Hydrocodone: Not the best to take a combined medication for cough. Plain Codeine or dextromethorphan is a fine cough suppressor.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Tmj muscle pain: Muscle spasm. Try Motrin for pain. Another option is tmj. A way to tell is to open and close the jaw with a finger placed in the TMJ socket which is ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Reflux or aspiration: You have dysphagia. This can be made worse by obesity, smoking, neutological issues among other things. Eating food slowly with sips of water may help... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Safe: Both are safe but antibiotic (amoxil) may not help if it is a viral illness.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Are you allergic to these allergens? If so yes it can cause runny nose and headaches. If you don't know what you are allergic to, speak to doctor get ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Good thought : Reasonable to test for lyme. You may have tmj. A way to tell is to open and close the jaw with a finger placed in the TMJ socket which is roughly the... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Gums,: Gums, chantix, or patches are no more effective than willpower and a plan. Avoid smoking situations.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Muscle pain: Malnutrition muscle pains autoimmune disease or non febrile viral illness like subacute mono.
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There : There are actually 4 tonsils - only two are removed during routine tonsillectomy and three are removed by adenotonsillectomy. The lingual or tongue to... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Dr Kim right: Try some nasal saline or humidification. Also if you pick your nose, stop.
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Normal: Veins get bigger when you breath in because the pressure in your chest increases and blood for that brief period in the vein backs up. Same reason whe... Read More
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A female asked:
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You : You should get a copy of the hearing test and look at the tympanogram and the reading. If the tympanogram is type b and you have a conductive loss, ea... Read More
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A female asked:
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You : You may be perfectly normal, or you may have either weakness of the blood vessels or problems with your blood that prevent them from clotting normally... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Migraine: Most likely you have migraine. The brain scan is to rule out a tumor or hydrocephalus or vascular malformation.
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A female asked:
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Sinus infection: You can try otc oxymetazoline(adrian) for three days as directed. Realize though if you don't have a fever and drainage, the likely your pain is from ... Read More
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A female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Post tonsil issues: The tonsil bed usually has a whitish exudate that falls off with time. When it falls off naturally or is scraped off by good, some blood my be noticed... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Sialadenitis: You may have an infection related to your salivary gland. This can be improved by massage, hydration and lemon or sour candies. You may wish to take s... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Explain: Explain how you feel without using medical words. For example: my head hurts and i see flashing light.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Migraine: The two may or may not be related. If you have a history of headaches with light or sound bothering you, you may require treatment for migraines. If y... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Orthostasis: If you get up too quickly there may be a temporary drop in blood pressure or blood flow to the brain. Also, if you are grunting or straining there can... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Prostate unchanged: CPAP does not control blood glucose nor shrink prostate. There are other causes for a nighttime trip to the bathroom.
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A female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Pain control: Viscous Lidocaine or Motrin may help with pain. Antibiotics may help if strep positive. Prevention requires avoiding infection, washing hands, and goo... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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No: Speak to a neurologist and cardiologist to optimize your situation. Given the significant symptoms you experience you want a physician close at hand t... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Unlikely: Behind the ear may be lymph nodes or the mastoid process which is a bony structure. Headaches may be related to migraine or tmj. If you have pain in t... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Cystic fibrosis: Nasal polyps or sinus surgery can lead to anoia. This may not return. You should be checked for cystic fibrosis sarcoidosis or wegeners.
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If : If you are thin, it is very easy to palpate lymph nodes. There are hundreds of them in the head and neck. I describe them as the "garbage collector" o... Read More
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Phlegmatic baby: Consider if the child has nasal mucous that is dripping, use a flexible bulb syringe to clean the nose. Other options include avoiding dairy products ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Many: Many individuals go without recognizing any identifying symptoms. Noise, light pain, eye flashes.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Tired: Sometimes one is tired in afternoon or is between meals. Try a small snack and see if his prevents the lightheadedness.
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Depends: Depends on the extent of surgery and how you heal. You may immediately speak better if it is a large nodule or papilloma or may be hoarse for quite a ... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Squeeze : Squeeze your nostrils together with your thumb and forefinger for 10 minutes. Lean forward so you don't choke on blood. Sit up so your nose is above y... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Both do: Both ct and MRI can view the eustachian tube if the cuts or slices are made thin enough. Neither can assess the functional aspects of the tube, only d... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Pnd: Unfortunately nasal steroids or antihistamines are the best meds for your problem. Otc afrin and neoaynephrine have a high rebound risk. You could try... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Swollen tonsil: One tonsil larger than the other is reason for an exam. It could be a sign of a peritonsillar abscess, inflammatory or neoplastic process. It needs to... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Tonsillitis : You may have tonsil stones or tonsillitis. These can be removed with irrigation or picking with a curette.
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Goiter: If the thyroid is large it can cause narrowing of the airway and that is an indication for surgery. You should have your thyroid hormone levels checke... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Exam: You should have the throat examined with a camera by an ent. Another possibility is TMJ joint pain. Read my previous answer about TMJ for details.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
The : The causes of tinnitus are many, and the treatment needs to be individualized, you likely have some noise induced hearing loss with tinnitus, and this... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Sinus or migraine: Sinus disease and migraine headaches often are confused. Many patients with migraine have facial pain and are bothered by bright light and sounds. The... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
Drainage: Either needle drainage or a cut with drainage of pus should help. If you've had it more than once, the ronsil should be removed 4 to six weeks later.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor. Dr. Jakubowicz provides an excellent public service through his answers to questions on AVVO.Com. I did not have an ENT rotation in med school or internship - so I learn when...Read More
Apr 3, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Jun 18, 2013
Dr J. Is unbelievable! I've seen his work. He is sweet and brilliant.
HealthTap member
I'm a side and back sleeper and might have sleep apnea b/c I snore but they don't only appear in AM. It seems random or maybe stress related
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Thank You! I only gave her the Advil for the fever because I was uncomfortable with mixing. Going to our doctor for other suggestions.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I did get face masks for safety and developing allergy reasons. Better safe then sorry :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York University School of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
Beth Israel Medical Center
Residency
ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
Peer to Peer Award, Bronx County Medical Society
Top Doctor, Third Place, Bronx, NY - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Bronx, NY - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Bronx lebanon hospital center
Kings county hospital center
Maimonides medical center
Publications
Use of becaplermin in the closure of pharyngocutaneous fistulas.
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