What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
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Sheila Putman
Dr. Sheila Putman is board-certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Putman practices all aspects of ENT medicine for a variety of conditions including pediatric disorders, laryngology, salivary gland disorders, thyroid surgery and surgery of tumors of the head and neck. She has special interests in allergy and chronic sinus issues including allergy shots/drops,…
Terence Zimmermann
Terence Zimmermann, M.D., M.P.H. joined the practice in July 2019. He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He attended medical school at University of Alabama. He holds a Master’s of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from…
Daniel Rosner
Daniel Rosner, M.D. joined the practice in 1995 after completing his residency and medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He received his undergraduate degree at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Charleston and spends his free time there with his wife and son.
Pediatric Snoring
Snoring is a common problem that affects not only adults but children, as well. It is estimated that 10% of children snore regularly. For many, this isn’t an issue, but two to four percent of children have obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition that can lead to serious health problems down the road. What…
Pediatric Sinusitis
Children’s sinuses don’t fully develop until they are teenagers, making them more prone to sinus infections than adults. These may be difficult to diagnose since sinusitis symptoms are identical to those found in other conditions such as colds and allergies. Sinusitis Causes in Children Sinusitis occurs when the tissues lining the sinuses become swollen and…
Pediatric Ear Infection
What Causes Ear Infections? Ear infections occur when fluid fills the space between the eardrum and the inner ear. This happens when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked due to a virus or bacterium, which prevents mucus and pus from draining out of the middle ear. These fluids put pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and…