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Is it a Cold or the Flu? It’s that time of year again - flu season. Both colds and the flu are viral illness that may have overlapping symptoms, but there are some key differences: Cold Symptoms that build over 48 hoursRunny nose, watery eyesStuffy nose and...

We are very proud to note that Kentuckiana ENT's own Thomas S. Higgins, MD, MSPH, was on "The Doctors" nationally syndicated television program. He was able to provide charitable care for a patient in need! Click here to learn more:...

Thyroid Cancer: It’s more common than you think. In fact, it’s one of the most common cancers found in women today. It’s also a slow growing cancer and has a very high treatment success rate. Symptoms are difficulty swallowing, voice changes, a lump or swelling in the...

 Ear Candles: Are They Safe? Do they work? In a word-No. They do not remove wax and can damage your ear in the process. Common injuries are burns, obstruction from candle wax, and perforations to the ear drum. There are no proven studies that support ear candles...

Dr. Bruce Scott and Dr. Sean Miller were recently invited to speak with a local radio program, Aging in Kentuckiana, about hearing loss in the aging population. The full program is available as a podcast here. Give a listen for some helpful information about a very...

Lumps, bumps, and masses. We know that finding an enlarged bump or mass in your head or neck can be a stressful situation for anyone. Perhaps you noticed this area yourself, or perhaps it was identified by another doctor. We can help. At Kentuckiana ENT, we have...

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Bruce Scott who was recently elected to a position as Speaker of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association (AMA)! Dr. Scott's selection is a recognition of his tireless efforts and commitment to improving healthcare...

Nasal Polyps: What are they? How do you know if you have them? Congestion, loss of sense of smell, facial pain and pressure, post-nasal drip. All are common symptoms of polyp and other ailments that can affect the nose. Polyp symptoms can mimic very common symptoms of...

I can’t breathe through my nose. Is it allergies? Sinusitis? Nasal Obstruction? How can I tell? It’s not so easy, especially living in the Ohio Valley. A good portion of us residing in the Kentuckiana area have suffered from one of these three things at some point in...

GERD-Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, also known as Acid Reflux or Silent reflux Symptoms include heartburn, hoarseness, feeling something is lodged in the throat, trouble swallowing, chronic cough, regurgitation of acid into the throat, stomach pain, chest...