Ear Nose & Throat Associates

read moreThe otolaryngologists at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England, LLC offer a full array of ear, nose and throat services. Whether you have swimmer's ear, a sore throat, trouble swallowing or hearing loss, our physicians will work with you to achieve your optimal health. We are the largest full-service ENT group in Western Massachusetts, providing services on par with university-based practices. The inner ear serves two purposes: hearing and balance. There are mechanisms in the ear that inform the brain about your position, orientation in space and movement and all times - to keep you in balance.

read moreThe term REFLUX comes from a Greek word that means backflow, and it usually refers to the back flow of stomach contents. Normally, once the things that we eat reach the stomach, digestion should begin without the contents of the stomach coming back up again. The term LARYNGOPHARYNGEAL REFLUX (LPR) refers to the back flow of food or stomach acid all of the way back up into the larynx (the voice box) or the pharynx (the throat). LPR can occur during the day or night, even if a person who has LPR hasn't eaten a thing during the last couple of hours.

read moreBarry Jacobs, M.D. and OFFICITE, LLC expressly disclaims all warranties and responsibilities of any kind, whether express or implied, for the accuracy or reliability of the content of any information contained in this Web Site, and for the suitability, results, effectiveness or fitness for any particular purpose of the services, procedures, advice or treatments referred to herein, such content and suitability, etc., being the sole responsibility of parties other than Barry Jacobs, M.D. and OFFICITE, LLC, and the reliance upon or use of same by you is at your own independent discretion and risk.

read moreEar, Nose and Throat Surgeons of Western New England is the first group in Massachusetts to obtain the Xoran MiniCAT™ CT Scanner. The MiniCAT™ is a unique high-quality point-of-care volume CT scanner for imaging of the sinuses, skull base and temporal bones and provides several benefits to both patients and physicians. Being located at your point-of-care, the MiniCAT™ volume CT scanner speeds up diagnosis and treatment while reducing travel requirements and time away from work.

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read moreOur surgeons offer PROPEL, an advanced sinusitis treatment for patients undergoing sinus surgery. PROPEL is the first and only device clinically shown to improve the outcome of nasal surgery performed to treat chronic sinusitis. How does PROPEL work? PROPEL is a small, lightweight device implanted into the nasal cavity after surgery to ensure sinuses remain open. The spring-like device delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly into the healing tissues. Since the device dissolves on its own, there is no need for removal.

read moreAsthma and allergies frequently occur together. To successfully manage your asthma, it is important to determine whether your symptoms are year-round or seasonal, and whether they can be associated with any specific activity, exposure or location. When the airways in your lungs become inflamed and tighten, asthma occurs. The airways produce mucous which causes blockage and the muscles of the bronchial walls tighten. Symptoms can range from mild wheezing to a life-threatening asthma attack. Asthma symptoms can range from mild to severe.

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