New treatment gives patients a reason to breathe easier about endoscopic sinus surgery

A new, lightweight, spring-like device inserted during endoscopic surgery at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital is helping many sinus patients breathe easier about sinus surgery.

New treatment options for salivary gland stones

These stones can form deep within your mouth's saliva glands, saliva ducts or tonsils. Read up on the latest ways to treat them.

Don't ignore sudden hearing loss

How to avoid medication side effects: put them in your sinus rinse!

Allergy testing: The first step to tackling your allergies

Unplug my nose: the hidden dangers of decongestants

Cold and flu season is upon us. With it, comes the dreaded stuffy nose. Add to that the pressure of congested sinuses and painfully plugged ears and you’ll be willing to try almost anything for relief. But beware: some over the counter decongestants carry hidden danger.

HEALTH ALERT: Loud stadiums can cause irreversible hearing damage

Last Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks football fans were recognized by Guinness World Records as the loudest in the world, measuring in at a staggering 136.6 decibels (dBs). Although the strong support from the “12th man” may have helped the Seahawks overcome a tough San Francisco team, this level of noise can be dangerous to spectators.