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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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Is it normal to have pressure built up in your ear?
Hello,
This is not normal. It should require a visit to an ENT specialist for an exam and various audiologic testing.
Dr. D
This is not normal. It should require a visit to an ENT specialist for an exam and various audiologic testing.
Dr. D
My left ear feels blocked?
Hello,
Blockage can be from many different issues, including wax. Would suggest a visit to an ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
Blockage can be from many different issues, including wax. Would suggest a visit to an ENT Specialist.
Dr. D
What does white bumps on tonsils mean?
Hello,
It could be a tonsil infection as well as tonsil stones from retained food material.
Dr. D
It could be a tonsil infection as well as tonsil stones from retained food material.
Dr. D
Why do I hear ringing in my ears?
Hello,
Yes. You should see an ENT specialist for this condition.
Dr. D
Yes. You should see an ENT specialist for this condition.
Dr. D
What causes fluid to form in one's eardrum?
Hello,
Fluid behind eardrum can form from allergy causes as well as viral infection, At times, it can occur due to barometric and altitude changes.
Dr D
Fluid behind eardrum can form from allergy causes as well as viral infection, At times, it can occur due to barometric and altitude changes.
Dr D
Same problems after surgery on gland?
Hello,
I would suggest revisit with your surgeon and truly try to understand your surgery and what symptoms would it try to alleviate.
D. Desai
I would suggest revisit with your surgeon and truly try to understand your surgery and what symptoms would it try to alleviate.
D. Desai
What are the treatment options for sinusitis?
Hello,
It could be viral. You can use saline spray and humidity. If worsens and/or with fever, will need antibiotics.
Dr. D
It could be viral. You can use saline spray and humidity. If worsens and/or with fever, will need antibiotics.
Dr. D
Can acid reflux cause issues in my throat?
Hello,
It is a risk factor for esophageal and voice box cancer if uncontrolled. It can also create ulcers and voice changes.
Dr. D
It is a risk factor for esophageal and voice box cancer if uncontrolled. It can also create ulcers and voice changes.
Dr. D
My daughter has a lot of wax in her ears. How can we clean them?
Hello,
I recommend taking an eye dropper and placing baby oil, couple of drops, in each ear at night and covering with a cotton ball with vaseline so the drops don't come out. READ MORE
Hello,
I recommend taking an eye dropper and placing baby oil, couple of drops, in each ear at night and covering with a cotton ball with vaseline so the drops don't come out. You can do this couple times a week and it will help a lot.
Dr. D
I recommend taking an eye dropper and placing baby oil, couple of drops, in each ear at night and covering with a cotton ball with vaseline so the drops don't come out. You can do this couple times a week and it will help a lot.
Dr. D
Sinus or allergy problem?
Hello,
It is difficult to say as allergies may be a component and multiple surgeries aren't necessarily an answer. Agree with another opinion, as may be helpful.
Dr. D READ MORE
Hello,
It is difficult to say as allergies may be a component and multiple surgeries aren't necessarily an answer. Agree with another opinion, as may be helpful.
Dr. D
It is difficult to say as allergies may be a component and multiple surgeries aren't necessarily an answer. Agree with another opinion, as may be helpful.
Dr. D
I am diabetic then one month ago I suffered serious dizziness or spinning?
Hello,
I am not certain what this medication is. However, given the issue with diabetes, I would go to get an MRI scan to make sure there is no possibility of mini strokes, READ MORE
Hello,
I am not certain what this medication is. However, given the issue with diabetes, I would go to get an MRI scan to make sure there is no possibility of mini strokes, and then consider it to be due to inner ear.
Dr. Desai
I am not certain what this medication is. However, given the issue with diabetes, I would go to get an MRI scan to make sure there is no possibility of mini strokes, and then consider it to be due to inner ear.
Dr. Desai
Is my snoring related to a nose blockage?
Hello,
Snoring can have multiple factors due to blockage.
Dr. D
Snoring can have multiple factors due to blockage.
Dr. D
If I use neti pot with hot water, is it likely to cause an amoebic infection?
Hello,
Must use distilled water, not tap water. This prevents any risk of Amoeba infection.
Dr. D
Must use distilled water, not tap water. This prevents any risk of Amoeba infection.
Dr. D
Diabetes complications?
Hello,
Difficult to say. She needs an endoscopic exam by an ENT physician.
Dr. D
Difficult to say. She needs an endoscopic exam by an ENT physician.
Dr. D
How do you get rid of fungus in your ear?
Hello,
Tough problem- must see your ENT physician as he must manually remove and treat.
Dr. D
Tough problem- must see your ENT physician as he must manually remove and treat.
Dr. D
My father is 80 years old and is partially deaf. What hearing aid would you suggest for him?
Hello,
There is no one standard answer. I would suggest visiting ENT physician and speaking with a Hearing Instrument Specialist in their office. Thank you.
Dr D
There is no one standard answer. I would suggest visiting ENT physician and speaking with a Hearing Instrument Specialist in their office. Thank you.
Dr D
Itchy ear canals?
Hello,
I would recommend seeing an ENT physician. There is an oil that can be used during the night .
Dr. D
I would recommend seeing an ENT physician. There is an oil that can be used during the night .
Dr. D
Could my auditory nerve get damaged at birth?
Hello,
I have not seen any clinical reports or data about the delivery and risk of hearing loss. There are so many other congenital (or since birth) reasons for hearing loss.
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Hello,
I have not seen any clinical reports or data about the delivery and risk of hearing loss. There are so many other congenital (or since birth) reasons for hearing loss.
Dr. D
I have not seen any clinical reports or data about the delivery and risk of hearing loss. There are so many other congenital (or since birth) reasons for hearing loss.
Dr. D
Lately, my ears seem to have more wax than usual. Could this be a sign of an infection?
Hello,
Not necessarily.
Dr. D
Not necessarily.
Dr. D
Floaty head?
Hello,
Recommend see and ENT Specialist as well as your Primary Care Provider and obtain appropriate blood work up.
Dr. D
Recommend see and ENT Specialist as well as your Primary Care Provider and obtain appropriate blood work up.
Dr. D
