Dr. Shawn Kosnik
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Sylva, NC
27 years experience male
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Sylva, NC
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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
7 Answers
5 Agrees
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shawn Kosnikanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
No.b sure its thrush: Thrush occurs in people who are very young, elderly, debilitated by disease, or who have immune problems. Dry mouth syndrome makes someone very suscep... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Shawn Kosnikanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Difficult to say: There are fleshy tissues in the nose called turbinates that are sometimes mistaken for polyps or masses. It is not normal for these or any part of th... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Needs evaluation: Fungal infections of the tongue and oral cavity are not uncommon.A recent course of oral antibiotics or daily use of inhalers can increase the risk.Th... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shawn Kosnikanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Maybe goiter: There are many causes of choking and an enlarged thyroid (goiter) is one possibility. That is a serious symptom and you should see a physician asap f... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shawn Kosnikanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Usually by day 3: Om(otitis media) is an infection behind the ear drum. It can be very painful and when left untreated, can lead to complications. Augmentin (amoxicilli... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shawn Kosnikanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Not Necessarily: The neck is an area of the body very rich in lymph nodes. It is true that normal lymph nodes can be felt in some patients. However, a neck mass in an... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Shawn Kosnikanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Sometimes surgery: Also, removing the tonsils (tonsillectomy) is a good medical treatment in certain patients. This is especially true if you have frequent or recurrin... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kosnik is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kosnik is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MI
Graduated 1996MD
Affiliations
Mountain ENT Associates
Harris Regional Hospital
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