Flovent Diskus: Inhalation powder. Corticosteroids provide anti-inflammatory relief by helping the body make proteins that decrease inflammatory chemical messengers and reduce symptoms like swelling, redness, pain and others.
The Difference Between an ENT & an Audiologist. Hearing loss affects 10 percent of North Americans, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. One part of the job of an otolaryngologist, also called an ear-nose-throat (ENT) doctor, is to treat hearing loss and other ear disorders. On the other hand, the job of an audiologist is limited to working with people who have hearing, balance and related ear problems.
Otolaryngologist or ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor: A physician who has received advanced training in medical conditions involving the ear, nose, and throat. ENT specialists diagnose and treat diseases of the ear, and carry out medical and surgical treatments for certain types of hearing loss (about 10% of cases).