Concussions in Children
by Dr. Agata Toborek, Lexington Clinic Pediatrics A concussion is a brain injury following a hit to the head, a jolt, or a fall causing the brain to suddenly move within the skull. It causes no visible changes on head...
Breastfeeding Basics for Newborns in the First Days of Life
by Dr. Agata Toborek, Lexington Clinic Pediatrics Breastfeeding your newborn baby is both challenging and rewarding. New parents often face lots of uncertainty regarding if their baby is getting enough to eat. Having knowledge of some breastfeeding basics ahead of...
Why it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot
by Erin Moore, MD, Lexington Clinic Internal Medicine While it may not be perfect, an annual flu vaccine remains the best way to protect against the flu. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6...
Holiday Toy Safety
by Agata Toborek, MD, Lexington Clinic Pediatrics Holiday shopping is in full swing around the country. Already this season American consumers have spent more than $15 billion and much of that was spent on toys! For a child it doesn’t...
Monitoring Your Blood Pressure At Home
by Bruce Bradley, MD, Lexington Clinic Cardiology What is Hypertension?Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause health problems if it stays high for a long time. Hypertension (also called high...
What is Minimally Invasive Salivary Surgery (Sialendoscopy)?
by David K. Alexander, MD, Kentucky Ear, Nose and Throat The glands that produce saliva, the salivary glands, play a critical role in good oral health. The main salivary glands include your parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands. You also have...
Nasal Congestion
by Keith Alexander, MD, Kentucky Ear, Nose and Throat Do you have trouble getting a good breath through your nose? Do you feel chronically stopped up and congested? Do you get frequent sinus infections? Untreated nasal congestion can lead to...
Ear Pressure – Causes and Treatments
by Keith Alexander, MD, Kentucky Ear, Nose and Throat Have you ever had pressure in your ears but did not know why? Do your ears hurt when you are eating or swallowing? Do your ears hurt or pop when you...
Can Tonsils Be Affecting Your Child’s Sleep?
by Ray Van Metre, MD, Kentucky Ear, Nose and Throat The quality of a child’s sleep is crucial to maintaining good physical and mental health. One of the most common reasons sleep can suffer is obstructed breathing from large tonsils...
Tinnitus
by David K. Alexander, MD, Kentucky Ear, Nose & Throat Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is an incredibly common problem, with some estimating if affects up to 15% of adults in the United States. While most causes of tinnitus...
