New Faces at Advanced Specialty Care
Advanced Specialty Care would like to welcome Ear, Nose & Throat Physician Assistant, Naomi Steinfeld, and Audiologist, Jenell Douglas, to our practice. Naomi Steinfeld, PA Naomi Steinfeld is an accomplished Ear, Nose & Throat Physician Assistant. She has a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, is a registered Physician Assistant and an active member of the […]
Do You Worry About Food Allergy When Eating In Restaurants?
Eating at a restaurant can be a wonderful experience. Restaurants provide the opportunity to enjoy a meal with family and friends in a relaxed atmosphere without the time and effort required to prepare the meal, and the bonus of not having to deal with cleanup and washing the dishes. However, for families with food allergies, […]
Hearing Health: Sounds Of The Storm From An Audiologist’s Perspective
As an audiologist, I think a lot about how sound and how it affects hearing health. Background noise particularly important to take into consideration when adjusting my patient’s hearing aids. I recently realized there was a pattern to the sounds of our community in Danbury, Brookfield and New Fairfield following a recent damaging storm on May 15, 2018. Quiet […]
Sunscreen: What Kind? How Much? How Often?
When you’re spending time outdoors in the summer – or winter – the sun’s UV rays can be harmful, so using sunscreen is a must. Regardless of what you may have heard about the dangers of sunscreen, the real danger lies in choosing not to use it! There is a lot of different information about […]
When ‘Mommy, My Ear Hurts Again!!’ Means Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmers ear (Otitis Externa) is a common painful infection and any parent who has cared for a child suffering from this condition knows just how painful it is. So, what is swimmer’s ear, how does it occur, how is it treated and, more importantly, how might we prevent it? A Little About Your Ears The […]
10 Tips To Help Cope With Summer Allergies
Summer is a time for vacations, lots of outdoor activity and relaxation. If you suffer from summer allergies you’re probably experiencing symptoms such as nasal congestion, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, scratchy throat, and cough. Having seasonal allergies can spoil summer fun and vacations, but they can be prevented. Below we talk about some of the […]
Considering Breast Reduction Surgery?
Having overly large breasts can cause both physical and emotional issues, impairing one’s ability to lead a full, active life. Breast reduction, or mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess breast tissue in order to create a breast size in proportion with your body and to lessen any physical pain or discomfort. Are You […]
How To Fix Torn or Split Earlobes
Split or incompletely split earlobes are a common problem we see in our plastic surgery practice. Sometimes the split may be the result of a tear of the earlobe from an accident, say a woman getting an earring caught on something. In other instances, the split may result from a slow tearing of the skin […]
Managing and Treating Your Child’s Food Allergies
Allergic reactions are frightening at any age but for parents caring for a child with allergies, the sense of a lack of control significantly increases their fear and worry. The article “Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions in Children”, featured in The New York Times’ April 2018 edition, highlighted some important concerns and facts about allergic reactions in children. […]
Treating Hormonal Acne: Spirolactone Vs. Antibiotics
Can a medication used to treat high blood pressure also treat female hormonal acne? Advanced Specialty Care’s Dermatology PA, Jessica Mangiaracina, shares her own personal experience and weighs-in on a recent article about the use of Spironolactone to treat women’s acne. Spironolactone is a great drug to use for the right patient: female adult cystic acne that flares […]