Dizziness & Vertigo: Understanding Causes & Seeking Treatment
Written by Donna Haupt, PA-C Dizziness, also known as lightheadedness or vertigo, can have many different causes. It can be brief, lasting only seconds, and result from being dehydrated in hot weather or from skipping a meal causing low blood sugar. A sense of imbalance or the room spinning can also mean an inner ear […]
Help, I’m Allergic to Bees!
Written by Dr. Cristina Vo The warmer months have arrived. The flowers are blooming and everyone is spending more time outdoors. This is also the time of year when stinging insects become active. Bees, hornets, wasps and yellow jackets are responsible for the majority of serious allergic sting reactions in our region of the country. […]
Managing & Coping With Tinnitus
Written by Dr. Jennifer Donath Tinnitus is a symptom that can present in various forms such as ringing, hissing, roaring, humming, or any variation of sound that is perceived in the absence of an external source. If tinnitus occurs and persists more than a minute, a comprehensive audiological evaluation should be conducted. When test results […]
An Introduction to Melasma
Written by Dr. Kenneth Helmandollar Working primarily with skin of color patients throughout my dermatology residency in Spanish Harlem and Coney Island provided me with a unique opportunity to treat conditions that are more often seen in these populations. One such common condition is called melasma. This disorder involves light to dark brown hyperpigmented patches […]
BPPV: Dizziness Triggered By Changes In Position
Written by Dr. Jennifer Donath Struggling with dizziness? The eyes are not just “windows to the soul”, but they are also windows to the balance organ in the inner ear. The most common cause of dizziness in the inner ear is called Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV). In layman’s terms, it occurs when the crystals […]
Taking Control of Your Asthma: Understanding Triggers & Treatment Options
Written by Dr. Cristina Vo Do you have frequent urgent care/emergency room visits, require use of your rescue inhaler multiple times per week, receive multiple courses of oral corticosteroids, or have hospitalizations for your asthma? These are signs that your asthma may not be well-controlled. Breathing is a natural and essential part of life, however […]
An Introduction to Cauliflower Ear
Written by Dr. Michael Bard Cauliflower ear is a scar condition of the cartilage of the ear. It occurs after trauma to the ear when a blood clot forms under the lining of the cartilage, depriving it of its blood supply. The cartilage then becomes scarred and gnarly, looking like a piece of, well, cauliflower. […]
Getting Used To New Hearing Aids: How Long Will It Take?
Written by Dr. Jocelyn Doré One thing that we often hear from our audiology and hearing aid patients is, “How long will it take to get used to my new hearing aids?“ The short answer is between 30 and 45 days. The state of Connecticut requires that we give patients at least 30 days to […]
‘Allergic’ Reaction to Skin Scratching? It May Be Dermatographia
Written by Dr. Kenneth Helmandollar What is Dermatographia? Dermatographia is skin condition that causes the skin to become red and raised when it is scratched or rubbed. Although it is typically more common in children and young adults, it can occur in any age group. The exact cause of dermatographia is unknown, but it can […]
Great Cosmetic Treatments For The Fall & Winter
Written by Dr. Kenneth Egan & Heather Colon, LPN What is it that bothers you about your appearance? This is the question I ask people when they inquire about cosmetic treatments that are relatively simple to perform, are of little to no risk, and give great results. The list of excellent treatments that improve appearance […]