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What is Glue Ear and How is it Treated?
Glue ear occurs when your middle ear fills with a thick, glue-like fluid. It is much more common in children than in adults. While it often clears up on its own, glue ear has the potential to lead to complications like infection and even hearing loss. When it becomes an infection, glue ear is also…
Nicole McKenzie
Nicole graduated in 2018 from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in biology and a psychology minor. She then worked as an EMT for Lexington County EMS before attending physician assistant school at Charleston Southern University. She is a nationally certified physician assistant, a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and…
Should I Be Concerned if My Child is Snoring?
If your child snores lightly or occasionally, it’s probably nothing to worry about. If, however, they snore heavily and seem tired or cranky during the day, even when doing something fun like visiting EdVenture Children’s Museum, it could indicate a more serious problem. When Does Snoring Indicate a Problem? One of the more serious causes…
How Can I Clear up Sinus Congestion?
If you have allergies and experience sinus congestion after visiting Palmetto Islands County Park, you’ll do just about anything to find relief and breathe easy again. Fortunately, there are many strategies you can try, which we review below. Steam Taking a hot shower or inhaling steam coming off a cup of tea or bowl of…
How Having Narrow Nasal Passages May Affect Your Wellbeing
Your nasal passages extend from your nostrils to the top of your throat behind your nose. They are the part of your nose that helps you breathe in and out. Having abnormally narrow nasal passages can cause health problems, which we review below. How Can Narrow Nasal Passages Cause Health Problems? The symptoms and health…
Amy Romine, FNP-C
Amy joined Palmetto ENT & Allergy in 2022 and has worked in ENT since 2020. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barnes Jewish College in St. Louis, Missouri in 2012 and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in 2018. Amy is board certified as a family…
Flying with Food Allergies? What You Should Know Before Your Next Trip
According to a study on food allergies, approximately 10.8% of adults are known to be allergic to at least one food. Food allergies can occur at any age, and for some people, they are life-threatening. If you have a serious allergy to certain foods, it’s important to prepare before your next flight. We provide tips…
Can Immunotherapy Help Reduce Dust Mite Allergies?
Do you get itchy eyes, a runny nose or a scratchy throat when you dust the house or take boxes up to the attic? If so, you may be allergic to dust mites – microscopic arachnids that feed on dead skin cells, animal dander and other particles found in dust. Unfortunately, no matter how clean…
What Is Ear Tube Surgery?
Ear tube surgery is performed in order to treat and prevent middle ear infections. The procedure is mostly performed on children; this is because children’s Eustachian tubes – which connect the middle ears to the back of the throat – are much shorter and more horizontal than adults’, making it harder for fluid to drain…
Adult Tonsillectomy & What to Expect
While tonsillectomies are very commonly performed on children, some adults benefit from the procedure, too. Below we review when an adult may need a tonsillectomy, how to prepare for surgery, what the procedure entails and what the recovery process is like. When an Adult Tonsillectomy Is Performed You may need an adult tonsillectomy if: You…