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Dr. Eric Mansfield, M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. Eric Mansfield is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Mansfield 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.
Dr. Eric Mansfield, M.D.
- Fayetteville, NC
- Howard University in Washington, D.C
- Accepting new patients
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What could be causing hearing loss in one ear?
If it is a sudden hearing loss, then it is most likely viral attack of the hearing nerve (8th CN). However if it is long term then you should go and see a ENT immediately. Most READ MORE
If it is a sudden hearing loss, then it is most likely viral attack of the hearing nerve (8th CN). However if it is long term then you should go and see a ENT immediately. Most hearing loss is symmetrical and unilateral hearing loss can sometimes be an acoustic neuroma which is a benign tumor of the 8th cranial nerve, or the hearing nerve. Both conditions need to be seen by an ENT.
Is tonsillectomy painful?
As an adult, yes very. Children do not have the same amount of pain.
Can a CT scan show sinus problems?
If you are meaning a head CT then yes for the most part. Obviously a sinus CT scan will show everything.
