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John Loucks
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. John Loucks is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Owensboro, KY. Dr. Loucks 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.
55 years
Experience
John Loucks
- Owensboro, KY
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Why do I produce so much ear wax every few months in the last few years?
Some people just produce more wax than others but it does not have any medical significance. It may be a problem now but that does not mean it will be a problem in the future.
Can hearing be corrected?
First you have to find out what type of a problem the child is having as there are multiple reasons that would explain why your child has bad hearing. A hearing examination from READ MORE
First you have to find out what type of a problem the child is having as there are multiple reasons that would explain why your child has bad hearing. A hearing examination from an audiologist would be where you would want to start. Once we know what the problem is then we can find the right solution.
Why?
You are passing air through the eustachian tube, this tube connects the throat with the middle ear and helps equalize pressure in the middle ear. If it is uncomfortable it suggest READ MORE
You are passing air through the eustachian tube, this tube connects the throat with the middle ear and helps equalize pressure in the middle ear. If it is uncomfortable it suggest that there is some swelling of the tissues within this space. An antihistamine on a regular basis should prove helpful
What could be wrong with my ears?
Crackling in the ears does not suggest Meniere's. The crackling is from the Eustachian tube which connects the throat with the ear. Swelling within the tube allows fluid in the READ MORE
Crackling in the ears does not suggest Meniere's. The crackling is from the Eustachian tube which connects the throat with the ear. Swelling within the tube allows fluid in the middle ear space to and is the cause of the crackling and discomfort. Try holding your nose and blowing to make your ear pop. I would also suggest an antihistamine to help resolve the swelling in the eustachian tube.Hope this is of some help. Without an exam this is the best I can do. Do get a hearing test and be aware of a high frequency hearing loss this would be most common in your age group and is related to noise exposure {loud music, ear buds}I
Spot in throat
Most likely it is a "tonsil stone" which is nothing more than a cyst.. If it becomes bothersome it can be easily extracted.
Spot in throat
What you describe is certainly consistent with a "tonsil stone". This is a benign condition but at times can be an irritation.....
What do I have on my ear?
It would not be unusual to have a cyst or a small pimple on the skin of your ear. Treat it like you treat other skin lesions.
My ears are clogged and this morning I blew my nose, it had blood?
Tis the season, allergies. The lining of your nose and eustachian tube is swollen and or dry.Some relief should come with using an antihistamine {allegra,zyrtec} and a saline nasal READ MORE
Tis the season, allergies. The lining of your nose and eustachian tube is swollen and or dry.Some relief should come with using an antihistamine {allegra,zyrtec} and a saline nasal spray Continue use through the season.
Which antibiotic is best for a child's throat infection?
The drug of choice would be ampicillin {Amoxil} if no drug allergies are known.
Ear pains and headache?
The origin of the pain is most likely from the jaw joint and not the ear persa unless there is a fracture I would expect symptoms to resolve over the next several days.
Acid reflux?
Antacids,bland diet, elevate the head of your bed, all will be of some value in treating reflux. If these things are of little help I would want to look for an underlying cause READ MORE
Antacids,bland diet, elevate the head of your bed, all will be of some value in treating reflux. If these things are of little help I would want to look for an underlying cause of the reflux.
Can I use estrogen drops or cream in my nose?
Empty nose syndrome is a relatively new diagnosis and is the result of chronic irritation or overly aggressive surgery involving the lining of the nose, I know of no treatment READ MORE
Empty nose syndrome is a relatively new diagnosis and is the result of chronic irritation or overly aggressive surgery involving the lining of the nose, I know of no treatment as of now, so anything that helps is worth using. Steroids mau help some but I would not use them indefinitely. Saline nasal sprays may give you some relief.
Vein next to my ear?
That is the auricular artery and of no significance as far as a problem.
Vocal cord damage?
Rest may be of some value but I would want you to get an examination of the cords to see what is causing
How to properly treat laryngitis?
Everything you say suggests that this is a viral infection and you can expect it to last 3 to 4 days. Symptomatic treatment, as you have been doing, will be of some help, but the READ MORE
Everything you say suggests that this is a viral infection and you can expect it to last 3 to 4 days. Symptomatic treatment, as you have been doing, will be of some help, but the virus just needs to run its course. You may want to add an antihistamine (allegra, Zyrtec)to your treatment as it would help with the congestion and drainage. This is all part of an upper respiratory infection (URI). If the drainage becomes colored, yellow or green,then it is most likely bacterial and an antibiotic would be suggested. A more prolonged course would be expected. S
I have ear pain?
May have fluid in your ear, an antihistamine (alegra) may be helpful. If it persists I would see your ENT and have him look at your ear and throat.
Something caught in my throat?
I would be most concerned with your throat. I would want a throat examination and possibly a x ray of your swallowing.
Swollen lymph node?
The location of the swelling or the lymph node that she describes is what is important, something that comes and goes is not consistent with a tumor or an infection but would suggest READ MORE
The location of the swelling or the lymph node that she describes is what is important, something that comes and goes is not consistent with a tumor or an infection but would suggest a salivary gland obstruction.
Stuffy nose?
How long have you been using the nasal spray? Nasal sprays can cause swelling of the nasal mucosa leading to nasal airway obstruction. Otherwise, I would suggest a nasal examination. READ MORE
How long have you been using the nasal spray? Nasal sprays can cause swelling of the nasal mucosa leading to nasal airway obstruction. Otherwise, I would suggest a nasal examination.
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I am not sure what the patient is asking. The picture shows the back of the palate and the superior poles of the tonsils. There may be a small inclusion cyst of the right tonsil READ MORE
I am not sure what the patient is asking. The picture shows the back of the palate and the superior poles of the tonsils. There may be a small inclusion cyst of the right tonsil but i do not see evidence of tonsillitis.I really do not see enough of the tonsil to offer anymore
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