Dr. Michele Richards
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
FORT PIERCE, FL
26 years experience
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
19 Answers
6 Agrees
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michele Richardsanswered
26 years experience
Not typically: Tonsil stones form when mucus and food debris get stuck in crypts of tonsils, typically shouldn't occur if tonsils completely removed.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Any persistent irritation or sensation that is different should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist. The majority of the time a 'globus sensation' is ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Yes but: Yes but more likely to be due to low grade infection.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Swelling: Any type of unusual swelling or skin lesions with ulceration or continued growth in size should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Anxiety: Adhd is a chronic condition, the symptoms return after the Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) wears off, ringing in the ears typical... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes: Both are thought to be autoimmune related.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ear: Ear thermometer's are more accurate.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Nasal saline sprays and flushes are helpful for patients with allergy or sinus symptoms and typically very safe. Always use distilled water if making ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: An otitis media on one side and the inflammation associated with the infection can cause an increase in temperature.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Popping ear: Hold nose and gently blow.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obtain audiogram: To assess for the causes of tinnitus, you need to see an otolaryngologist and have an audiogram performed.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Particularly you can take an Allegra (fexofenadine) in the am and benedryl in the pm.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: Not yet. Are able to reproduce ear like structures in mice.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: You can take Claritin once a day and if symptoms are severe add a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The smoke is an irritant.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Nothing: You may either become sedated or it could make you jittery. Overall the otc allergy medications are very safe and you would have to take many to have ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Sedation: Both Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) and zyrtec have sedation as side effect.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No: But both work in a similar fashion to block histamine.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Neuropathy: Persistent inflammation of nerve that supplies sensation to eac.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Richards is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Richards is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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This made me feel good. Thanks!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Washington University School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
SHANDS HOSPITAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Awards
Top Otolaryngologist, Third Place, Florida - Summer
2013
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