Articles by our expert physicians along with the latest happenings and upcoming events here at Premier Medical Group.
We’ve all had the symptoms: sinus pressure, facial pain, trouble breathing, difficulty sleeping, and sinus headaches. Sinusitis is a common ailment that affects millions of Americans. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 30 million are diagnosed with sinus problems each year. While on the surface it seems similar to […]
Read More »It’s a scenario most everyone has faced; the first signs you’re coming down with something: congestion, coughing, sore throat, and sneezing. All signs point to it being a cold. But then your ear starts hurting too. Is it really a cold? Or could it be an ear infection? It can be hard to tell the […]
Read More »What is Dry Eye? One of the most common eye issues today is dry eye. Dry eye happens when a person either doesn’t produce enough tear volume or has a poor quality tear film that isn’t stable enough to keep the surface of the eye sufficiently lubricated. In a healthy eye, lubricating tears—called basal tears—constantly […]
Read More »Date: August 21, 2017 It’s not every day a solar eclipse happens, and when you have the rare opportunity to see a total eclipse of the sun, it’s something you don’t want to miss. Premier Medical wants everyone to enjoy the celestial phenomenon safely. Before you view the solar eclipse, please take the time understand […]
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Most all of us have experienced them at some point or another: those annoying little spots or specks that move around aimlessly in our field of vision. These are called floaters, which are caused by small pieces of vitreous that break loose within the eye. At a young age, the vitreous is gel-like. But as […]
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Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems are the primary reasons why children visit the pediatrician every year. In fact, ear infections are the most common type of illness in children. These chronic infections account for approximately 15 to 30 million visits to the doctor each year. Other frequent pediatric ENT issues include tonsillitis (an inflammation […]
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You can’t hide hearing loss, but you can hide hearing aids. Hearing is something many of us take for granted. When hearing becomes difficult, we tend to overlook it until a loved one notices a change in our behavior. Luckily, living with hearing loss is nothing like it use to be. Thanks to modern technology, […]
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Starting back-to-school can be both an exciting and stressful time. For parents, starting a new school year is a great time to check up on your child’s health and make sure they are protected against childhood illnesses. Here are three ways Premier Medical can help get the kids ready for a great school year: Eye […]
Read More »Have you ever noticed a small, painful red lump on your eyelid before? Chances are, you had a stye. Like a pimple, styes are caused by bacteria that infect the oil glands on your skin. In this case, the oil glands on your eyelid called the meibomian glands. These painful lumps are generally harmless and may […]
Read More »Head and neck cancer will affect more than 55,000 American’s this year. Luckily, most head and neck cancers are not only preventable, they also show early warning signs. Remember the key to treating cancer is early detection. Premier Medical ENT physician, Dr. Brian Sullivan shared his thoughts on head and neck cancer, read his interview […]
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