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Devang Desai
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. Devang Desai is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Desai 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.
37 years
Experience
Devang Desai
- San Antonio, Texas
- Northwestern University
- Accepting new patients
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I don't have sense of taste?
Hello,
Recommend see an ENT Specialist. If there is no sense of smell, must rule out COVID infection; however, there are more causes that need attention.
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Recommend see an ENT Specialist. If there is no sense of smell, must rule out COVID infection; however, there are more causes that need attention.
Dr. D
Taste and smell is off?
Hello,
Could be a possible early sign of COVID infection. There are also many other causes. Recommend see an ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
Could be a possible early sign of COVID infection. There are also many other causes. Recommend see an ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
Why does my ear hurt after using a cotton swab?
Hello,
You are traumatizing the ear canal skin and could risk an external ear canal infection.
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You are traumatizing the ear canal skin and could risk an external ear canal infection.
Dr. D
Why do I feel like something is moving in my ear?
Hello,
It could be anything from wax, hair, to an insect perhaps. Recommend see an ENT Specialist.
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It could be anything from wax, hair, to an insect perhaps. Recommend see an ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
Why does my nose always run even when I'm not sick?
Hello,
Some people have vasomotor rhinitis or allergic rhinitis. Recommend see an ENT specialist to make sure it's not a more serious condition.
Dr. D
Some people have vasomotor rhinitis or allergic rhinitis. Recommend see an ENT specialist to make sure it's not a more serious condition.
Dr. D
How can I get rid of tonsillitis fast?
Hello,
Recommend see a physician to be treated, as could be bacterial, needing antibiotics.
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Recommend see a physician to be treated, as could be bacterial, needing antibiotics.
Dr. D
How do you clean your tonsils out?
Hello,
Can gargle with salt water or baking soda in water gargles and use a soft bristle toothbrush.
Dr. D
Can gargle with salt water or baking soda in water gargles and use a soft bristle toothbrush.
Dr. D
I have a red tonsil just on one side, with a small bump?
Hello,
Recommend see an ENT Specialist first.
Dr. D
Recommend see an ENT Specialist first.
Dr. D
Can a sinus infection go away on its own?
Hello,
Unlikely if have fever and symptoms more than 7 to 10 days.
Dr. D
Unlikely if have fever and symptoms more than 7 to 10 days.
Dr. D
My throat has blood after coughing?
Hello,
Recommend you see an ENT specialist or a lung specialist.
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Recommend you see an ENT specialist or a lung specialist.
Dr. D
Embarrassment is keeping me from seeing a doctor?
Hello,
Physician's offices have adapted to COVID and take appropriate precautions. I would suggest to not worry to go in to seek care.
Dr. D
Physician's offices have adapted to COVID and take appropriate precautions. I would suggest to not worry to go in to seek care.
Dr. D
How long does tinnitus last after a cold?
Hello,
Difficult to say, but suspect should not be more than 2 weeks. Need a good ear exam and a good hearing test.
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Difficult to say, but suspect should not be more than 2 weeks. Need a good ear exam and a good hearing test.
Dr. D
Odd throat pain?
Hello,
Difficult to say without an exam. Recommend an ENT Specialist for a good exam.
Dr. D
Difficult to say without an exam. Recommend an ENT Specialist for a good exam.
Dr. D
Sinus and vaccine?
Hello,
I do not think so. Recommend be free of true infection first.
Dr. D
I do not think so. Recommend be free of true infection first.
Dr. D
Tinnitus treatment?
Hello,
I would recommend coming into the ENT Specialist in order to be evaluated.
Dr. D
I would recommend coming into the ENT Specialist in order to be evaluated.
Dr. D
Feels like something is in my throat?
Hello,
This may be acid or gastric proteins reflux in the area of the larynx or voice box. Recommend see ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
This may be acid or gastric proteins reflux in the area of the larynx or voice box. Recommend see ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
Throat pain?
Hello,
It may be reflux. Recommend you see an ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
It may be reflux. Recommend you see an ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
Can cold weather affect your ears?
Hello,
Yes, some people get more earaches.
Dr. D
Yes, some people get more earaches.
Dr. D
A growth in the side of the throat?
Hello,
This condition needs an exam by an ENT specialist.
Dr. D
This condition needs an exam by an ENT specialist.
Dr. D
What causes staph throat infections?
Hello,
Strep tonsillitis occurs due to infection by this bacteria. It is more likely seen when patient share utensils, straws, etc., and is spread as such.
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Strep tonsillitis occurs due to infection by this bacteria. It is more likely seen when patient share utensils, straws, etc., and is spread as such.
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