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Dr. Ronald Morton, MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. Ronald Morton is an Otolaryngologist, practicing in Longview, TX. Dr. Morton specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat, and for the last 14 years has primarily treating disorders of the sinuses and inner ear. He has been in private pratice for 33 years. Because of his focus on sinus disease, he has been recognized as a National Center for Excellence in the Treatment of Sinus Disease since 2014, East Texas' only doctor with such recognition. He teaches and trains other Otolatyngologists from around the country in his office as well and going on site to work with them in their facilitie to assist them in mastering the techniques used in sinus treatment. He has directed training laboratories around the country involving balloon sinus dilation, Eustachian Tube Dilation, and the use of advanced image guided techniques for various sinus procedures. He is currently a national consultant with Stryker, ENT.
He is a past President of the Texas Association of Otolaryngology in 2005-2006, having served on its Board of Directors from 2004-2013.
Dr. Morton and his wife Carolyn have been married for 38 years and are the proud parents of 9 children and grandparents of 5 grandchildren.
He is a past President of the Texas Association of Otolaryngology in 2005-2006, having served on its Board of Directors from 2004-2013.
Dr. Morton and his wife Carolyn have been married for 38 years and are the proud parents of 9 children and grandparents of 5 grandchildren.
39 years
Experience
Dr. Ronald Morton, MD
- Longview, TX
- Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
- Accepting new patients
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Can infant ear infections cause hearing damage?
Yes they can. While the loss is usually related to the fluid in the ear with infections, on occasion it can affect the hearing organ in the ear called the cochlea. This should READ MORE
Yes they can. While the loss is usually related to the fluid in the ear with infections, on occasion it can affect the hearing organ in the ear called the cochlea. This should be seen and have appropriate testing, called an ABR if you child is very young.
Tongue black dot?
This needs to be looked at. While it is most likley a benign spot made of of blood vessels, more serious things can occur, so get this looked at.
I have ear pain?
Not only should your ear be loked at, but your throat as wewll. A condition called referred otalgia occurs when the throat is irritated and the sensory nerves in this area that READ MORE
Not only should your ear be loked at, but your throat as wewll. A condition called referred otalgia occurs when the throat is irritated and the sensory nerves in this area that pass through the ear, are affected and the pain radiates to the ear, similat to back pain radiating down the leg.
Vein next to my ear?
It is most likely a branch of the external carotid artery system. If it is not painful or usually occurs with exercise, it is likley normal. However it should be seen to be sure. READ MORE
It is most likely a branch of the external carotid artery system. If it is not painful or usually occurs with exercise, it is likley normal. However it should be seen to be sure.
Throat and nose issues?
Could be a combination of things. The nasal stuffiness may lead to mouth breathing, especially at night, causing a dry throat. The other likely cause if reflux disease, specifically READ MORE
Could be a combination of things. The nasal stuffiness may lead to mouth breathing, especially at night, causing a dry throat. The other likely cause if reflux disease, specifically laryngo-pharyngeal reflux, causing inflammation around the larynx (voice box), causing throat clearing. Both of these need to be assessed.
Can I use estrogen drops or cream in my nose?
I would not due to the potential effects of estrogen on mucosa and blood vessels, causing them to dilate and further congest your nose and possible cause nose bleeds.
Ringing in ears?
Pain is not normally associated with tinnitus. At your age, be sure to protect your ears from excessive noise. If the pain is associated with sound, a condition called hyperacusis READ MORE
Pain is not normally associated with tinnitus. At your age, be sure to protect your ears from excessive noise. If the pain is associated with sound, a condition called hyperacusis may exist. You will a hearing test. Do not avoid noise with this condition, but put yourself in an environment with "normal noise". Sound avoidance increases hyperacusis.
Acid reflux?
Make sure you have the fever checked because this is not associated with reflux. If antacids don't help, get famotidine, an over the counter H2-blocker and take this twice daily. READ MORE
Make sure you have the fever checked because this is not associated with reflux. If antacids don't help, get famotidine, an over the counter H2-blocker and take this twice daily. If there is no help with this, see your doctor. You may need more aggressive medical therapy and possibly a need to see a gastroenterologist.
