by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Aug 22, 2015 | Ear Protection, Health
Ear pains can be outside the eardrum, or inside. The first is common with swimmers in summer, and the second with airplane travelers any time of year. Let’s take a look at some strategies to avoid trouble. OUTSIDE THE EARDRUM: For swimmers,...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Aug 19, 2015 | Healing, Health
Drugs, both prescription and over the counter, can be very expensive, and may cause side effects. Many of my patients are pleased to learn there are some economical options with products that they may already have in their home. Here are a few examples, straight...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Aug 16, 2015 | Ear Protection, Health
One of the most common conditions we see in the ear canal is wax. Wax is supposed to be created in the outer quarter of our ear canals every day as a protective measure. This forms a barrier against debris or dust that might damage the ear...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Feb 8, 2015 | Food, Healing, Health, Pain
A common reason for patients to visit their doctor is the common sore throat. For many years after the age of antibiotics began over a half-century ago, most doctors reached for Penicillin or Sulfa drugs, and most patients expected this prescription to be the...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Dec 21, 2014 | Allergy, Health
Ah, yes. The instructions. One of those Venus and Mars examples: women read them, men blunder ahead without them. But even with written instructions, results are not always assured. Just ask anyone trying to assemble a...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Oct 19, 2014 | Diet
One of the more common myths we have grown up with is that acne (real name: acne vulgaris) is only a teenager’s problem. Of course, this is not the least bit true. We see lots of acne affecting adults in their middle years, and even beyond their...
