Richmond doctor: 'Eustachian tube dysfunction is more of a rhinologic problem than it is an otologic problem'

If you're dealing with ear pain, trouble hearing, or the feeling of your ears being clogged, you might be dealing with eustachian tube dysfunction. Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free said sinusitis is a trigger for eustachian tube dysfunction.

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ENT Specialist Dr. Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free on chronic sinusitis: 'Treatment resistant requires a different approach'

Dr. John Ditto, an ENT Specialist at Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, said that patients with treatment-resistant chronic sinusitis require a more detailed diagnostic process, including CT scans, cultures, and review of past surgeries.

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Richmond Breathe Free ENT specialist: 'Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses'

Dr. John Ditto, an ENT Specialist at Richmond Breathe Free, said that sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses caused by infections, allergies, or irritants, with treatments depending on the cause.

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Richmond doctor says sinus treatment can help improve 'facial pressure, pain and less recurrent infections'

During the winter months, the occurrence of illnesses, including sinus infections, tends to rise. Patients can turn to a number of home remedy solutions to help address the issue, but when symptoms persist for longer than 10 days, it may be time to see an ENT specialist.