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Dr. Morton Goldfarb, M.D.

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Dr. Morton Goldfarb is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Goldfarb specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
59 years Experience
Dr. Morton Goldfarb, M.D.
  • Birmingham, AL
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Large knot on ear?

It is the parotid salivary gland and the duct is obstructed you need to see an ENT to check and treat!!!

Are antibiotics required to treat a throat infection?

Usually yes but need to see to r/o other issues

Why do I have itching in my ears every morning?

Most likely chronic external otitis--treat with Mycolog ointment after physician consult.

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Can swimmer's ears cause deafness?

No other than swelling of the canal that obstructs the sound from getting to the middle and inner ear

How do ear tubes work in treating ear pain?

Adults and children are okay for tubes if needed. Pain relief comes by relieving negative pressure or pressure from the infection.

I got my nose pierced and now there are bumps on the inside. What can I do?

If the area is sore that usually means an infection then use topical antibiotics as the area of nose and surrounding areas can be very dangerous if infected. If not better consult READ MORE
If the area is sore that usually means an infection then use topical antibiotics as the area of nose and surrounding areas can be very dangerous if infected.
If not better consult an ENT specialist!!

Does vertigo come with any symptoms or can I have a vertigo attack anytime?

Vertigo is an inner ear problem that comes from many things. Most commonly we see it as a result of sudden position change and that is called paroxysmal positional vertigo, which READ MORE
Vertigo is an inner ear problem that comes from many things. Most commonly we see it as a result of sudden position change and that is called paroxysmal positional vertigo, which is effectively treated after diagnosis. The culprit is a misplaced otolith (small particle out of position in the semicircular canal).

Tonsillitis

Why the CAT scan and if he is in the 4th grade and 6 years old something is very wonderful or very wrong!!! Main indication for tonsillectomy is repeated infections and or strep READ MORE
Why the CAT scan and if he is in the 4th grade and 6 years old something is very wonderful or very wrong!!!
Main indication for tonsillectomy is repeated infections and or strep on an ongoing basis during the year and 6 year`s old is NO contraindication to removal

Post-nasal drip for 2 years?

Most likely allergy but we do see vasomotor rhinitis occasionally in long patients