When a stuffy nose won’t clear up, an ear infection creeps in overnight, or you just can’t take the sinus pressure anymore, getting the diagnosis and help you need can feel overwhelming. Palmetto ENT & Allergy has introduced urgent ENT care in our Lexington location at 3115 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169, where you
can be seen by a specialist on the same day.
We understand that patients have many options when seeking treatment for ear, nose, or throat conditions and often need fast, efficient relief. We opened the schedule in our Lexington office to accommodate those who need a specialist’s help fast. Our providers are specially trained to help with everything from temporary congestion and sinus issues
to more complex structural nose issues that may require surgical intervention.
Why choose specialized ENT care and not urgent care?
Urgent care offices are a great resource to get treatment for a variety of issues and common illnesses quickly. They are convenient when you don’t have a primary care physician or need after-hours help, but urgent care centers are not the best option for long-term care or disease management.
Our office and staff are dedicated to finding the root of an ear, nose, throat, or allergy problem and seeing you through to long-lasting relief. Our providers work together to solve complex issues and can recommend a short- and long-term course of action.
Our services focus more specifically on the following conditions:
Ears: ear infections, pain and drainage, wax impaction, and sudden hearing issues
Nose: nosebleeds, congestion, nasal obstructions, or fractures
Sinuses: Sinus infections, facial pain and pressure
Throat: Severe sore throats, tonsil and adenoid concerns, swallowing problems
Often, patients start with a primary care or urgent care visit only to be referred to a specialist for further treatment. By opening our schedule, we aim to help patients find specialized treatment early to avoid waiting for a long-term solution. We will also monitor your progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed to prevent recurring issues.
When should I see ENT Urgent Care and when should I go to the emergency
room?
Although we can schedule same-day appointments and help to relieve ear, nose, or throat pain, it is important to know when to see a specialist and when to get immediate intervention. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe difficulty swallowing or airway concerns
- Severe or uncontrolled bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Serious trauma
- Other life-threatening situations
If you are unsure whether your symptoms require emergency attention, it is best to err on the side of caution. For less severe issues, our providers are here to help when you can’t wait for your next scheduled appointment. We offer care for a variety of issues when you need to be seen sooner.
Why only the Lexington location?
Our Lexington office has a dedicated and collaborative staff of doctors, advanced practice providers, and audiologists who are best equipped to accommodate walk-in and same-day appointments. Located in West Columbia, near the I-26 exit, this location is easily accessible for residents of the midlands and surrounding areas.
We are here for you.
When you need treatment for ear, nose, throat, or allergy symptoms and can’t wait weeks or months for an appointment, call us for a same-day appointment. Our compassionate physicians and advanced practitioners understand that some problems can’t wait for a specialist appointment and require that extra level of knowledge to get to the root of the problem. To schedule a same-day appointment, text or call (803) 256-7076.