Patient Education
Our Services
From sore throats and earaches to sinusitis or hearing loss, Dr. Joshua James is equipped to handle all your otolaryngology needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.
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Dizziness
The inner ear serves two purposes: hearing and balance. There are mechanisms in the ear that inform the brain about your position, orientation in space and movement and all times to keep you in balance. A false sensation of spinning or whirling, known as vertigo, can occur when the signal to the brain is blocked or misfires. Read More »
Ear Infection
The ear is made up of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Each of these areas is susceptible to infections, which can be painful. Young children have a greater tendency to get earaches. While most ear pain resolves itself in a matter of days, you should get a physical examination to understand the type of infection, prevent it from spreading and obtain treatment to help alleviate the pain. Read More »
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has a lot of different causes and manifestations. It can be sudden or gradual. It can occur in one ear or both ears. It can be temporary or permanent. It happens to people of all ages and is associated with the aging process. Before discussing causes and treatments for hearing loss, it is important to understand how hearing works. Read More »
Allergies And Sinuses
Many people, children and adults alike, suffer from seasonal or even year long allergies. This can often be treated with medical therapy alone. However, allergies may become so severe that allergy testing and allergy immunotherapy becomes the best option. If allergies go untreated, then this can lead to recurring sinus infections. At ENT Specialists of McKinney, we are equipped to hand both problems with the latest and most advanced medical techonology. Read More »
Snoring/Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea can result from airway obstruction during your sleep. Patients with sleep apnea will typically experience fatigue, chronic headaches, restless sleep, mood disorders, and more. If you feel you may these symptoms, it is important to be evaluated by your doctor, because untreated sleep apnea can have long term ill effects on your heart and lungs. Read More »
Sore Throat
Everyone experiences sore throats when they have a cold or flu. But there are other reasons for sore throats that may be symptomatic of more serious problems. Children can often suffer from recurring tonsillitis or throat infections as well. Read More »
Head and Neck Cancers
Most head and neck cancers are relatively preventable since they are highly correlated with tobacco use and alcohol consumption. They are also generally curable if caught early. Symptoms to watch out for include pain swallowing, trouble breathing, ear pain, a lump in the neck that lasts longer than two weeks, a growth in the mouth and bleeding from the mouth, nose or throat.Read More »
Oral Cancers
Oral cancers appear as red or white patches of mouth tissue or small ulcers that look like a canker sores, but are painless. Oral cancers usually form on the tongue or floor of the mouth, but can occur on any tissue in and around the mouth.Read More »