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10/08/2026

Wondering, “Why do my ears feel clogged all the time?” 👂

If your first instinct is to plug your nose and blow harder every time your ears feel blocked, there's something important to understand:

You're addressing the pressure, but not necessarily what's causing it.

One possible reason for recurring ear fullness or pressure is Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Your Eustachian tubes help regulate pressure between your middle ears and the environment.

When they're not functioning properly, you may notice things like:

• Ear fullness or pressure
• Frequent popping
• Muffled hearing
• The constant feeling that your ears need to “open”

And repeatedly trying to force them open isn't something I'd recommend doing aggressively.

If this keeps happening, the better question becomes:

Why aren't your ears equalizing normally in the first place?

There can be different underlying reasons, which is why persistent or recurring symptoms deserve an individualized evaluation rather than endless attempts to pop your ears.

Treating the underlying issue starts with understanding what's actually causing it.

Do your ears constantly feel like they need to pop? 👇

Educational content only. This is not individual medical advice.

10/07/2026

Wondering how to relieve airplane ear when your ears feel clogged or pressured during a flight? ✈️👂

It comes down to pressure.

Behind your eardrum is the middle ear—a small, air-filled space.

There's also a tiny passage called the Eustachian tube that connects the middle ear with the back of the nose and helps regulate pressure.

During a flight, the air pressure around you changes.

If the pressure inside your middle ear doesn't adjust at the same rate, you may notice:

✈️ Fullness or pressure
✈️ Muffled hearing
✈️ Popping
✈️ Ear discomfort

The good news is that some of the simplest ways to help are mechanical.

Swallow. Yawn. Chew.

Those movements can help the Eustachian tube open and allow pressure to equalize.

I especially recommend paying attention before and during descent rather than waiting until your ears already feel significantly blocked.

For many travelers, the pressure eventually equalizes.

But if you're repeatedly experiencing significant pain, your ear remains clogged after flying, or you're having other concerning ear symptoms, that's a different conversation and may be worth discussing with a healthcare professional.

Your ears aren't just being dramatic at 30,000 feet. 😉

Do your ears give you trouble every time you fly, or are you one of the lucky ones?

Educational content only. This is not individual medical advice.

10/06/2026

One of my favorite parts of working in ENT is the opportunity to serve our community every day. 🤍

There are so many different reasons someone may walk through the doors of an ENT practice.

Maybe they've been struggling to breathe comfortably through their nose.

Maybe they're dealing with hearing concerns.

Maybe it's recurring sinus problems, ear symptoms, or something affecting their throat or voice.

And behind every symptom is a person who wants to understand what's going on and what their options may be.

That's one of the things that makes working in the ENT world so rewarding.

No two patients are exactly alike.

No two days are exactly alike.

And there's always something new to learn.

But the part that stays consistent is the opportunity to listen, educate, and help people feel more informed about their health.

We're proud of the team we've built and the people who choose to trust us with their care.

What's something you've always wondered about working in ENT? 👇

Educational content only. This is not individual medical advice.

10/05/2026

If nasal strips help you breathe better, nasal valve collapse could be one reason why. 👃

I see products like this used both at night and during the day—and for some people, they can make a noticeable difference in nasal airflow.

Why?

One possibility involves the nasal valve, which is an important part of the nasal airway.

For some people, this area can narrow or collapse inward when they breathe.

An external strip or tape can provide support that helps keep that area more open.

And that's why someone might put one on and immediately think:

“Wow. I can actually breathe better.”

But there's an important distinction.

The strip is providing support while you're wearing it.

It doesn't necessarily tell us why you're having difficulty breathing through your nose in the first place.

If nasal obstruction is persistent—or you regularly find yourself physically pulling your cheek or nose outward to breathe better—it may be worth having the underlying anatomy evaluated.

Depending on what's causing the obstruction, there may be other treatment options available.

The right approach is different for every patient, which is why an examination matters before deciding what treatment makes sense.

Have you ever noticed that a nasal strip makes it easier for you to breathe through your nose?

Educational content only. This is not individual medical advice.

10/04/2026

If you deal with sinus problems while running, you may have gotten used to pushing through them. 🏃👃
For runners and other active people, symptoms like nasal congestion or difficulty breathing can slowly start to feel like part of the routine.

You adjust.

You keep going.

And eventually, you may stop questioning whether you should actually feel this way.

But persistent nasal and sinus symptoms can show up in several ways.

You might experience ongoing congestion, trouble with drainage, facial pressure, pain, discharge, or simply feel like breathing through your nose is more difficult than it should be.

And sometimes, these symptoms have been around for so long that a patient doesn't realize how much they're affecting everyday life.

That's something I see in ENT care.

People can become incredibly good at adapting to discomfort.

The problem is that learning to live with a symptom doesn't necessarily tell us why that symptom keeps happening.

If congestion, facial pressure, drainage problems, or difficulty breathing continue over time, there may be value in understanding what is actually contributing to them.

For runners in particular, breathing comfortably matters both during exercise and outside of it.

You shouldn't automatically assume that struggling with chronic nasal symptoms is simply something you have to push through.

If you've experienced nasal or sinus problems for a long time, think about this:

Have your symptoms actually improved—or have you just gotten better at living with them?

What sinus or nasal symptom bothers you the most during exercise?

10/03/2026

What does an ENT doctor treat—and what makes ENT such a unique area of medicine? 👂👃

Ear, nose, and throat care goes far beyond treating one isolated symptom.

One of the things I value about ENT is just how much this specialty connects to the way we experience everyday life.

Think about it.

Hearing. Smell. Taste. Breathing. Communication.

So many of the functions we depend on every day involve the ears, nose, and throat.

And as this team spotlight shares, ENT also brings together patient care with continually evolving technology and innovation.

That combination can make a real difference in how we evaluate what a patient is experiencing.

Sometimes, a patient has been dealing with a problem for a long time before coming through the door.

They may know something doesn't feel right, but they don't necessarily understand why it's happening or what part of the ear, nose, or throat may be involved.

That's where having the right tools—and an experienced team—matters.

Technology can give us another way to look at what’s happening, while listening to the patient gives us the context we need to understand how those symptoms are affecting their everyday life.

That human side of ENT care is just as important.

Because when something affects your ability to hear, breathe, smell, taste, or communicate comfortably, it can affect much more than one small part of your body.

I’m grateful for the people on our team who bring their experience, curiosity, and commitment to patient care into the office every day.

Before seeing this, did you realize how many of our senses are connected to ENT care?

10/02/2026

Wondering how to relieve ear pressure on a plane? ✈️👂 If your ears hurt, feel clogged, or refuse to pop during landing, there’s a reason it happens.

It all comes down to pressure.

As an airplane descends, the pressure around you changes. Your middle ear needs to adjust along with it—and your Eustachian tube plays an important role in making that happen.

Think of the Eustachian tube as a pathway connecting your middle ear with the back of your nose.

When it opens, air can move through and help equalize pressure on both sides of your eardrum.

But sometimes, that process doesn’t happen easily.

That’s when you may notice pressure, muffled hearing, discomfort, or the familiar feeling that your ears desperately need to pop.

So what can you do?

As I explain in this video, techniques that encourage the Eustachian tube to open may help. One option involves closing your nose and gently creating pressure.

But “gently” is important.

More pressure isn’t necessarily better. Forcefully trying to pop your ears can put unnecessary stress on the structures inside the ear.

And if you regularly experience significant ear pain while flying, your ears remain clogged after a flight, or you develop other concerning symptoms, it may be worth discussing the problem with a healthcare professional.

Understanding airplane ear can make that next descent a lot less mysterious—and hopefully more comfortable.

Do your ears usually pop easily on airplanes, or is every landing a struggle? ✈️

10/01/2026

Sudden hearing loss isn’t something you should simply wait out. 👂 If you wake up and suddenly can’t hear normally—especially in one ear—it’s important to take that change seriously.

In this video, I'm reacting to someone who says they fell asleep wearing headphones and woke up with complete hearing loss.

It would be easy to immediately assume the headphones caused it.

But hearing loss isn’t always that simple.

One possibility an ENT considers when someone experiences a sudden change in hearing is sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Sensorineural hearing loss involves the inner ear or the pathway that carries sound information toward the brain. And when the change happens suddenly, figuring out what type of hearing loss you're experiencing matters.

That’s why the timing is important.

If you suddenly notice major hearing loss, muffled hearing, or a significant unexplained difference between your ears, don’t automatically assume it will disappear on its own.

And don’t assume that whatever you were doing immediately beforehand must be the cause.

An evaluation can help determine what type of hearing loss is occurring and what may be contributing to it.

The biggest lesson from this story isn’t to panic every time your hearing feels slightly different.

It’s to recognize that a sudden, significant change in hearing deserves prompt attention.

Your hearing is worth taking seriously. 👂

Before seeing this video, had you ever heard of sudden sensorineural hearing loss?

09/30/2026

Recurring ENT symptoms can be especially frustrating when you’re already busy. If the same ear, nose, throat, or sinus problem keeps coming back, the question eventually becomes: why does this keep happening?

For many patients, time matters.

You don’t want to keep rearranging your schedule for the same problem, repeating the same process, and then finding yourself right back where you started.

That’s why looking beyond the symptom itself can be important.

When an ENT problem keeps returning, the goal may be to understand what is driving it.

Is there something structural contributing to the problem?

Is there a biological reason the symptoms continue?

Is there another factor that needs to be considered?

Those are different questions from simply asking how to manage what you’re feeling today.

Understanding the underlying issue can help create a clearer plan for what comes next.

That doesn’t mean every recurring symptom has the same cause—or the same solution.

It means your symptoms are only one part of the picture.

For busy patients especially, getting a better understanding of why something keeps happening can help make conversations about your next steps more productive.

If you’ve been dealing with recurring ENT symptoms and aren't sure what questions to ask next, I also shared a quiz designed to help you get more clarity.

Comment “ENT” to take the quiz.

What recurring ear, nose, throat, or sinus issue would you most want answers about?

09/29/2026

What is working in healthcare actually like? 🩺 Behind every medical practice is a team of people who help keep patient care moving every single day.

When most people think about healthcare careers, physicians and nurses may be the first roles that come to mind.

But walk into any medical office and you'll quickly see that healthcare takes a full team.

Each person brings their own experience, responsibilities, and reasons for choosing to work in a healthcare environment.

And those stories matter.

In this team spotlight, we're getting to know one of the people working behind the scenes and hearing more about her experience in healthcare.

Because a medical practice isn't only defined by the care that happens inside an exam room.

It's also shaped by the people patients interact with throughout their experience—from the moment they enter the office to everything happening behind the scenes to keep the day running.

For anyone considering a career in healthcare, that’s an important reminder.

There are many different ways to become part of a healthcare team and contribute to the environment surrounding patient care.

And sometimes, hearing directly from the people doing the work is one of the best ways to understand what working in a medical practice is really like.

We love giving you a chance to meet more of the people behind the practice and learn what brought them into healthcare. 🩺

If you work in healthcare, what first inspired you to enter the field?

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