September Is Suicide Prevention Month
Organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the goal of Suicide Prevention Month is to raise awareness, spread hope and facilitate action. Though Willamette ENT primarily focuses on concerns related to the ears, nose and throat, we are dedicated to providing resources to those who express suicidal or self-harm ideation. The following local organizations…
Learn About Willamette ENT’s Cosmetic Services Provider
Did you know that in addition to general ENT services, Willamette ENT also offers cosmetic procedures such as botulinum injections and microneedling? We sat down with Jillian Netland, PA-C to discuss her interest in cosmetic procedures and the benefits they offer patients. Jillian is proud to offer cosmetic procedures at Willamette ENT and is dedicated…
Why Am I Still Having Allergy Symptoms in the Fall?
You may think September would close pollen season and put an end to your allergy symptoms, but those beautiful red, yellow and orange leaves may cause you a few more weeks of allergies. Damp leaves rotting on lawns can harbor pollen and mold spores, extending allergy season. Fallen Leaves Can Trigger Mold Allergies Warmth and…
How Do Allergies Relate to Ear Pain?
If you’ve been suffering from ear pain or chronic ear infections and are searching for the underlying reason for your ear pain, it may be due to allergies. The connection between allergies and ear issues is stronger than you might initially think, even though allergies and allergy symptoms are commonly associated with sinus and nasal…
What To Know About Allergies and Headaches
Allergies cause a whole range of symptoms, typically involving the sinuses, nasal passages, airways and skin. These areas lead to common symptoms of runny nose, sneezing and rashes, and interestingly, they can lead to headaches, too. While headaches aren’t typically life-threatening, they can be painful and distracting, so let’s discuss what’s happening with your headaches…
Allergy Tests: Skin Prick vs. Blood Tests
If you’ve been suffering from allergy symptoms, you’re not alone: over 30% of Americans have allergies. Common allergy symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, facial pressure and a sore throat. The best way to treat allergy symptoms is to avoid your allergy triggers in the first place. However, you can’t avoid your allergy triggers…
Willamette ENT Participates in Camp Silver Creek Golf Fundraiser
The YMCA Camp Silver Creek Golf Tournament was a hole-in-one for the Willamette ENT team. Dr. Donovan, Mitchell Gore, Tom Chambers and Jason Beyrouty participated in the event on Monday, July 14, a fundraiser for youths attending Camp Silver Creek. Our golf team placed fourth gross overall, finishing 11 under par. While they played their game,…
The Benefits of Hearing Aids on Kids’ School Performance
If your child is deaf or hard of hearing, you want to do everything you can to ensure that it doesn’t hold them back from getting the most out of their education. Studies have shown that one of the best ways to help is by early intervention with hearing aids. A study from the University…
Managing Your Pet Allergies
Pets bring joy to countless households, but they can also trigger uncomfortable allergy symptoms. If you’re struggling with pet allergies, understanding the causes and finding ways to reduce exposure can help you coexist with your furry friends. What Causes Pet Allergies? Pet allergies aren’t caused by fur itself but by proteins found in animals’ dander…
How to Identify and Remove Ragweed
Although the Willamette Valley is considered the grass seed capital of the world, weeds still play a major role for many allergy sufferers in Northern Oregon. Although it has improved over the years, ragweed, commonly found in the Midwest, still has a strong hold in the Willamette Valley and parts of Southwest Oregon. That makes…
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