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How to Tell If You Have Nasal Polyps

Do you have a runny or stuffed up nose? There might be more to your symptoms than just a head…

Can You Prevent Strep Throat?

Winter is coming — and so is the painful infection known as strep throat. Here are some recommendations to keep…

How to Prevent Ear Infections When It’s Cold

It’s not just kids who get ear infections — adults can have them, too. Here’s how to reduce your risk.…

Meet Niels Kokot, MD

Dr. Kokot is an otolaryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in all aspects of head and neck surgery.…

Meet John S. Oghalai, MD

Dr. Oghalai is an otolaryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in ear and skull base surgery. Here’s what…

Meet Michael Johns III, MD

Dr. Michael Johns III is an otolaryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in laryngology, and voice, swallowing and…

What Are the Symptoms of Acoustic Neuroma?

John S. Oghalai, MD, chair of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck…

Is Your Voice Changing Due to Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux can cause a whole host of symptoms, but is it to blame for voice changes? Our voice specialist…

Meet Karla O’Dell, MD

Dr. O’Dell is a laryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in hoarseness, swallowing disorders and airway stenosis. She…

What Can Cause a Loss of Taste and Smell?

Several viruses and health conditions, including COVID-19, could be the reason for your loss of taste and smell. A bouquet…

5 Things to Know Before Choosing a Hearing Aid

A Keck Medicine of USC audiologist shares tips on how to pick the best hearing aid for you, including what…

Breath of Fresh Air After Sinusitis Treatments

Burdened for decades by severe sinusitis, Salvador Barba is now living life to the fullest thanks to a USC Caruso…