EXPERT
Dr. Steven Hemmerdinger
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. Steven Hemmerdinger is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolayngologist, practicing in Ardsley, New York. Dr. Hemmerdinger 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. Steven Hemmerdinger
- Ardsley, New York
- New York University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
No results found
Can I have reduced taste sensation during a sinus infection?
Yes this is very typical. Most of your sense of flavor comes from smell.
Is it possible to experience nasal blockage after a slight blow to the nose?
Yes it could. Give to about 5 days for the swelling to subside.
Are nasal sprays safe for those who smoke?
Not everyone's response to nasal sprays can be predicted, but I would not hesitate to try it due to smoking. The type of nasal spray is also a question, nasal decongestants versus READ MORE
Not everyone's response to nasal sprays can be predicted, but I would not hesitate to try it due to smoking. The type of nasal spray is also a question, nasal decongestants versus a nasal steroid.
What is the hissing sound I am hearing in my ears?
It's called tinnitus. It is technically being produced by the sound receptors in the ear. You need to see an ENT and have a hearing test as well.
What are the symptoms of strep throat?
Symptoms don't necessarily differentiate between strep and a viral infection. Sometimes, a whitish coating over the tonsil will be a sign of strep, but a culture is really the READ MORE
Symptoms don't necessarily differentiate between strep and a viral infection. Sometimes, a whitish coating over the tonsil will be a sign of strep, but a culture is really the only way to tell apart.
Why shouldn't I use cotton swabs?
You might be pushing the wax further in. Some people get lucky but you are better having them professionally cleaned. And the problem may not even be wax buildup.
Can you get strep throat without tonsils?
It’s rare but yes. And sometimes tonsil tissue remains.
Why was I prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection? Don't I need drops?
It depends on type and location of ear infection. Outer ear infections are treated with drops, middle ear infections are treated with pills.
Alzheimer's and loss of smell?
Actually that is very common. So much so that some people use smell loss as an early sign of dementia. Maybe worth looking for a nasal cause, but it's probably connected.
Strange taste in mouth after strep throat--is this normal?
Normal. Avoidance purely for subjective means. Probably within 7-10 days after infection.
I had a balloon sinuplasty and symptoms are coming back. Do I need it again?
The sinus opening could narrow again or you might have problems not addressed by simple sinuplasty.
