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Persistent ear congestion is generally a symptom of a larger condition, not a condition by itself. Ear congestion refers to a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears, often accompanied by a reduced ability to hear. Getting help for this kind of problem can improve your quality of life. At Del Rey, MD, we canRead more

It is not always easy to know when a person has a voice or swallowing disorder. For many people, this is a condition that may not seem like a disorder but perhaps the start of a cold or a cough. Other times, a person may not realize there is anything wrong because they have had theseRead more

Ever feel like your head is caught in a vise during cooler months, with sinus pressure turning every breath into a challenge? You’re not alone. In Marina del Rey, where winter temperatures often dip into the low 40s, your sinuses might be reacting to more than just a crisp breeze. Those aches and discomfort aren’tRead more

Rhinitis is a condition where the nose, throat, ears, or eyes react to allergens or certain triggers by releasing histamine in the body. As a result, you may notice inflammatory symptoms such as sneezing or a runny nose. Allergic rhinitis affects more than 400 million individuals globally. In the United States, a significant portion of the adult population,Read more

It can be deeply uncomfortable when it feels like there’s something in your ears. Muffled hearing, ear pain, dizziness, and ringing ears are just a few of the troubles you may feel when your ears feel clogged. Ear congestion can have a variety of causes, from issues within the eustachian tube to the buildup of earwax.Read more

A hoarse, scratchy voice is one of the most common signs of an illness like laryngitis. For others, however, the cause of their hoarseness is harder to identify. In medical terms, a hoarse voice is known as dysphonia, and there are multiple underlying causes that one of our medical professionals can diagnose. By seeing a doctor forRead more

Winter may not be known as the season for allergies, but it has become widely seen as the flu season. Because colds, influenza, and other viral infections are so common this time of year, many people overlook subtle signs that could indicate they have winter allergies. These are four of the most commonly overlooked winter allergyRead more

Estimates show that nearly one billion people worldwide between the ages of 30-69 years suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. This condition occurs when a person frequently stops breathing during their sleep. In some cases, the constant pausing can wake the patient up, causing them to be tired during the day. Although there is an array of causes forRead more

Suffering from chronic sinus pain can be debilitating. In many cases, individuals with this condition accept the pain they experience as part of their life. In some cases, patients attempt to manage their symptoms with medication or surgery. However, medication can come with unpleasant side effects, and traditional surgery can result in a lengthy recoveryRead more

A runny nose is a natural occurrence, one that may be the first sign you have a cold or a sign of rhinitis. For some people, their runny nose persists, causing them to suffer from chronic inflammation and irritation that they need help to treat. Causes of runny nose, or rhinorrhea, can range from eating spicy foodsRead more