Swain Sinus Show

In this episode, host Stacy Wellborn talks with Dr. Ron Swain, Jr. about seeing, diagnosing, and treating sinus, eyes, ears, nose and throat issues with children. Ear infections, sinus infections, stuffy noses, snoring, and upper respiratory infections are the most common things seen with child patients. Working with children can be difficult but also be very rewarding. Kids get sick, and they (and the whole family) need to trust that their physicians will have them feeling better as soon and as painless as possible. Dr. Swain explains ear tubes and when it’s time to consider this common procedure. Plus, hear about some of the most challenging and interesting things that get stuck up our kid’s noses.

Key Takeaways

> Dr. Swain sees patients of all ages, and special needs children.

> Children typically have 6 to 12 upper respiratory tract infections a year.

> Create a team approach. ENT specialists should work closely with the child, the family, and their pediatrician.

> Surgical options for children are considered when antibiotic, and other medical treatments are not working, and the frequency of infections seem to be a repetitive process.

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Quotable Quotes

> We try to make seeing kids a fun experience in a situation where a lot of times they're sick, and it's not so fun for them. - Dr. Ron Swain, Jr

> I think that's probably ear infections are number one. Number two, are sinus infections. Number three would be snoring and mouth breathing, and they can't breathe through their nose. Also, many times, all those things are related. - Dr. Ron Swain, Jr

> When you're talking about surgery on a child, I would say almost 100% of the time, but I'm sure there are some situations here that I'm not thinking of, but you're trying medical therapy first. - Dr. Ron Swain, Jr

> After the pediatrician, urgent care centers, family practice doctors have treated the family, and nothing is responding to those treatments, that's when they start looking for an ENT doctor to try to help with some of these sinus issues. - Dr. Ron Swain, Jr

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Welcome to the second season of The Swain Sinus Show. In this episode, Dr. Ron Swain, Jr. talks with host, Stacy Wellborn about happy noses and some common disappointments and frustrations that people can have after they have surgery and/or start treatment for chronic sinusitis and sinus disease, and the importance of surgery aftercare. While most chronic sinusitis patients are satisfied with their treatment and surgical results, some cases are more difficult and can take longer than anticipated to find answers and relief. Lastly, Dr. Swain explains the importance of educating a patient about their condition and managing the expectations about their medical treatment and surgical procedures. With some patience, additional diagnosis, and willingness in trying some different treatment options, calm and peaceful sinuses are just around the corner.

Key Takeaways

> Sinus surgery can be a complicated process. Some cases are a quick fix while others might require a little more care, and a little more insight, and a little more time than anything else to get that right outcome and keep your sinuses happy.

> Sinus surgery success looks like all sinuses open and clear, no swelling in there, good nasal passage airway, no inflammation, no drainage down the back of the throat. If there was one adjective to describe a great outcome would be calm.

> Returning to work or school after sinus surgery can range from 1 to 2 weeks. Length of time is determined by many factors like the physicality of work, irritants prevalent in the work environment, and meeting recovery milestones post-surgery.

> External and environmental factors can impact one's sinuses. So, doctor and patient need to identify these issues, find ways to minimize the effects, and maybe change the surrounding environment.

> Immune system problems can affect post operative care.

> Communicate with your physician if you are not getting the desired relief or effects after any treatment or medical procedure. Your doctors want you to feel your best and live a healthy life free of pain and discomfort.

> The aftercare is just as important as the pre-operative care and the inter-operative care.

 

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This brought to you in part by the fine doctors and staff at Premier Medical in Mobile, Alabama.

How should the Urgent Care Center and your ENT and Sinus specialist work together? Dr. Ron Swain (ENT Specialist) and Dr. Darren Waters from Greater Mobile Urgent Care discuss how they and their staffs work in unison to improve your sinus and allergy health and care.

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This episode is part 2 of a two-part series with Dr. Darren Waters on the Swain Sinus Show. Thanks so much for your time, knowledge and humor, Dr. Waters!

Topics Covered:

> Seeing another doctor when you can’t get a quick appointment to see your primary care physician?

> More than sniffles and band-aids. What are the most common things seen and treated at urgent care centers?

> How Dr. Swain (medical specialist) and Dr. Waters (urgent care physician) work together to provide you and your family with the highest quality healthcare?

> Urgent Care Centers compared to traditional Hospital ERs.

 

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  Download  |  Subscribe (Free)  |  Make An Appointment   One of the newest trends in medicine is improving the consumer-centric view of providing patient care. Urgent Care centers have exploded in the last couple of years to fill the need of creating a professional and convenient health care option that operates between the primary care doctors, the specialists, and the "expensive" hospital emergency room. In this Swain Sinus Show episode, we are lucky to have Greater Mobile Urgent Care's founder and physician, Dr. Darren Waters. ENT Physician and Sinus Specialist Dr. Ron Swain and Dr. Waters share a candid conversation about how the roles of their practices work in unison and can improve your sinus and allergy health and care.    Click here for complete show transcript.   Topics Covered:

• Dr. Darren Waters' background, working model and working relationship with his business partner and big sister, Dr. Shannon Waters
• Discover what services and tests are available at Greater Mobile Urgent Care
• Learn the about the symptoms, signs and time for an urgent care physician to refer a patient to a trusted sinus and allergy specialist, like Dr. Swain
• The importance of a hands-on physical examinations compared to a phone call consultation or web-based, computer-based diagnosis
• Providing sound health and patient care on weekends and evenings when your primary care physician may not be available

  This episode is part 1 of a two-part series with Dr. Darren Waters on the Swain Sinus Show. Thanks so much for your time, knowledge and humor Dr. Waters! Check out his fantastic urgent care clinics in Mobile and the surrounding areas at greatermobileurgentcare.com.  

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This has to be our favorite episode of the first season of the Swain Sinus Show. Dr. Ron Swain and Stacy Wellborn answer some incredible listener sinus and allergy questions submitted through drrronswain.com and swainsinusshow.com. Wow, did we have some super-duper questions. We hope you enjoy listening to this show as much as we did making it.

 

Check out these great questions:

 Listener Questions:

> Are nasal sprays addictive?
> If my snort is green or yellow, does it means I have an infection?
> Will eating local honey help with my allergies?
> Am I still contagiousIf I’m on antibiotics ?
> Do sinus issues cause the bags under my eyes?
> What is an allergic shiner?

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In this ninth episode ENT Doctor and Sinus Surgeon Dr. Ron Swain, Jr, (Mobile, Alabama) talks about allergies and how allergens, that are all around us, effect sinusitis and our overall breathing and daily health. Host Stacy Wellborn shares her fear of needles and shots as we all learn about the benefits of immunotherapy. Lastly, Dr. Swain reveals the answer to the age old mystery of why some people get "the sniffles" when drinking red wine.

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In this episode, let's talk about the first ENT office visit to Dr. Ron Swain, Jr. Host Stacy Wellborn has a lot of questions about the “endoscopic procedure” which we find out is "the use of a small camera to look in the patient’s nose and sinus cavity." Dr. Swain eases Stacy’s anxiety by reassuring her that he and his pro staff make this important sinus diagnostic procedure as comfortable and quick as possible. If you've ever wanted to see the inside of your nose on a big screen, this is your chance to be the star of NOSE TV.

What you will hear:

> What you should expect on your first ENT appointment.
> What is an endoscopy?
> How long does the endoscopy procedure last?
> How long is my first appointment?
> How many appointments will it take to get a proper diagnosis?
> What are all the diagnostic equipment options available.

 

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Do you have any specific questions concerning your sinuses and allergies that you would like to hear us cover on the Swain Sinus Show?
Please email us here or call our office at 251-470-8823 with your questions. If your question makes the show, we will mention your first name and send you some free goodies as a big thank you.

Need an Appointment or Sinus Consultation?

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In this episode, Mobile Sinus Doctor Dr. Ron Swain, Jr, discusses and explains the very common physical and sinus conditions associated with having a deviated septum. Stacy Wellborn honestly shares with the audience that she thinks that her nose is crooked and wants to know if she needs to have surgery. Plus, Dr. Swain shares how a deviated septum is diagnosed, medical treatment options, and when you should consider a septoplasty (deviated septum surgery) to improve breathing thru your nose.

 

What You Will Hear:

1. Deviated septum defined and explained.

2. What causes a deviated septum?

3. The benefits of a deviated septum surgery.

4. Septoplasty explained and described.

5. Amount of recovery time required after a septoplasty.

 

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Do you have any specific questions concerning your sinuses and allergies that you would like to hear us cover on the Swain Sinus Show?

Please email us here or call our office at 251-470-8823 with your questions. If your question makes the show, we will mention your first name and send you some free goodies as a big thank you.

Need an Appointment or Sinus Consultation?

Call Dr. Swain’s nursing staff at 251-470-8823 or schedule and appointment at drronswain.com

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Ever tried using one of those Neti Pots and the water didn’t go in your nose properly, you got water everywhere, and it didn’t work to clear your sinuses. Well, host, Stacy Wellborn admits to this watery mess on the sixth installment of the Swain Sinus Show. Dr. Ron Swain, Jr sets Stacy straight on how she should have used her neti pot. We get some tips on baby-stepping the use of saline rinse bottles and other sinus irrigation products. Plus, Dr. Swain discusses the importance of saline rinse solutions and clears up why they are so important for the before and aftercare of a sinus operation.

 

What You Will Learn:

1. Dr. Swain likes the NeilMed Sinus Rinse kits.
2. What is a saline rinse?
2. The difference between the “smooth” isotonic saline and hypertonic saline.
3. How to properly use a saline rinse and a nets pot.
4. First steps and some secrets to being able to use a saline rinse.
5. How to customize the salinity and temperature of the water to fit your personal needs.
5. The importance of saline rinses before and after sinus surgery.

 

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Do you have any specific questions concerning your sinuses and allergies that you would like to hear us cover on the Swain Sinus Show?

Please email us here or call our office at 251-470-8823 with your questions. If your question makes the show, we will mention your first name and send you some free goodies as a big thank you.

Need an Appointment or Sinus Consultation?

Call Dr. Swain’s nursing staff at 251-470-8823 or schedule and appointment at drronswain.com

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Thanks so much for listening, breathe easy, and have a great day. 

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 Ep.5 - Knowing When It’s Time For Sinus Surgery

In this installment of the Swain Sinus Show, Dr. Ron Swain, Jr. further clears up common questions concerning sinus surgery and when it’s time for physician and patient to consider surgery.

What you will learn in this episode:

• When do you and your sinus physician consider a surgical approach?
• What’s a CAT scan and how does it work?
• What is the expensive real estate in your body?
• When to get off of antibiotics and steroids and consider surgical options?
• What is too old or too young for sinus surgery?

 

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Dr. Swain, his staff, and Deep Fried Studios want to thank all you fine listeners for the listens, positive feedback and reviews from our first four shows.

THANKS, A TON!

Do you have any specific questions concerning your sinuses and allergies that you would like to hear us cover on the Swain Sinus Show?

Please email us here or call our office at 251-470-8823 with your questions. If your question makes the show, we will mention your first name and send you some free goodies as a big thank you.

Need an Appointment or Sinus Consultation?

Call Dr. Swain’s nursing staff at 251-470-8823 or schedule and appointment at drronswain.com

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Thanks so much for listening, breathe easy, and have a great day.