Ear, Nose, and Throat

SPRINGFIELD, Mo -- It's now estimated that every three hours a child shows up in a U.S.  emergency room with a battery that's been swallowed or placed in the mouth, ears or nose. That number is almost double what it was 20 years ago, according to a new...

Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com May 21, 2012 Q: My school-age children have been sick with colds lately and, because of conflicting information in the news, I'm still unsure about which over-the-counter...

The True Grit Award is presented to a senior student-athlete from each high school located in Washington County and a second-year student at Hagerstown Community College who has demonstrated the ability to overcome hardship to become or remain a member of...

The new El Centro Regional Medical Center Outpatient Center located at Fourth and Main streets in El Centro has received all necessary state approvals and will begin seeing patients Monday. The outpatient center at Aurora Drive will close and services...

Most people love the spring weather but hate the allergies that come with it.  For those living in central Virginia, that’s more true than ever this year. The lack of freezing temperatures this winter means the spring pollination season is in full...

Clippers' record: A column on the Clippers' victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the April 17 Sports section said that the Clippers had a 3-0 record against the Thunder going into the game, 4-0 after the victory. The Clippers were 2-1 against the...

Like it or not, plastic surgery is here to stay. Sure, some people will tout the virtues of self-acceptance and aging gracefully and lament that the rise of cosmetic procedures (including fillers, Botox and the like) signifies the swift decline of...

-  Allergy Medication   Whether you have seasonal allergies to pollen or environment allergies to pet dander and dust mites, it’s always a good idea to keep an over-the-counter allergy medication, like an antihistamine, in your medicine cabinet. ...

Only 1 in 7 people ages 50 and older who should be using hearing aids actually wears a device, according to a recent study led by two Johns Hopkins researchers and published in the "Archives of Internal Medicine." The study authors, Dr. Frank R. Lin...

When the Washington Stealth won a National Lacrosse League title, head coach Chris Hall was in the middle of the celebration. Less than two years later, the team can celebrate an even bigger accomplishment: Hall's recovery from cancer. "I'm absolutely...

West Virginia University Hospitals-East and the WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Eastern Division will sponsor a community mini-medical school program on seasonal allergies. The seminar, Environmental Allergies: Testing and Treatment, is...

GILLETTE, Wyo. - A 55-year-old Gillette doctor has been accused of distributing prescription narcotics without a medical purpose. Thomas C. Davis made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court on Thursday in Casper. The ear, nose and throat...