Dr. Phillip Billings Flexon, MD, FACS
Otolaryngology
101 Harris Industrial Blvd Suite B Vidalia GA, 30474Rating
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Dr. Phillips Flexon is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Vidalia, GA. Dr. Flexon 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.
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Embarrassment is keeping me from seeing a doctor?
You should see an otolaryngologist right away. This should be biopsied and removed P Flexon MD, FACS READ MORE
Can a sinus infection go away on its own?
Yes. Many sinus infections go away on their own. That is why as a rule a doctor does not prescribe antibiotics until the signs and symptoms of a sinus infection have been present for some time. But some people can develop chronic sinus infections which can persist for very long periods of time (even years). READ MORE
Can you pass out from a nosebleed?
There are 2 ways you could possibly pass out from a nose bleed. One could experience a vasovagal reaction where blood pressure drops. This could happen for a lot of reasons. The others which would be rare is loss of consciousness could occur from heavy blood loss from a posterior arterial nose bleed. P Flexon MD, FACS READ MORE
Gagging?
Gagging may have many causes. The specific reason you gag from only yogurt is puzzling. In general people who spontaneously gag excessively have silent redux or laryngeal-pharyngeal reflux which causes the throat to be chronically irritates (that would not be specific to yogurt). One simple explanation is that while yogurt is healthy at some level you simply do not like its flavor or texture. If you are otherwise completely healthy just avoid eating yogurt. Phillip B Flexon MD, FACS READ MORE
Swollen neck?
This may be a number of possible problems. The most likely cause of this is chronic recurrent infection/inflammation of your submandibular salivary glands caused by recurring salivary stone formation, which intermittently blocks the saliva flow from the glands. When the glands become blocked, they swell and become infected until the stone passes or is removed by a surgeon. Surrounding lymph nodes also can swell. You need to be seen by an ENT and evaluated and treated. It is likely you will be given antibiotics, and imaging tests will be ordered. It is possible at some point in the future it may be recommended you have the gland or both glands removed. P. Flexon, MD READ MORE
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction of the soft palate: a new treatment for snoring.
- Temperature-controlled radiofrequency tissue volume reduction in the human soft palate.
- Bacterial tracheitis: an unusual pathogen.
- MR assessment of a hamartoma of the nasal cavity.
- Genetic recombination and directional selection for DDT resistance in Drosophila melanogaster.
- Electrophysiologic nerve stimulation for identifying the recurrent laryngeal nerve in thyroid surgery: review of 70 consecutive thyroid surgeries.
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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Phillip Billings Flexon, who serves the population of Georgia. Dr. Flexon completed his undergraduate degree from Kenyon College in Ohio where he graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Biology. Wanting to further his education he then completed his Masters of Science in Biology/Genetics at Vanderbilt University. He then attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio where he graduated with his Medical Degree in 1984, giving him over three decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his Medical degree he completed his Otolaryngology Residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Flexon is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. To stay up to date in his field he remains a member of the American College of Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He currently practices with the Ear, Nose & Throat Institute, and is affiliated with Meadows Regional Medical Center and Northside Hospital-Forsyth. Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short. This medical specialty dates back to the 19th century, when doctors recognized that the head and neck contained a series of interconnected systems. Doctors developed techniques and tools for examining and treating problems of the head and neck, eventually forming a medical specialty. When not working, Dr. Flexon enjoys spending time with his wife and family which includes 2 grandsons. He is an avid potter and worker with clay. He enjoys being outdoors, hunting, and gardening.
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Understanding Chronic SinusitisChronic sinusitis is an illness that causes inflammation in the nose and sinuses, which lasts for more than three months. Aside from these two symptoms, people with chronic sinusitis may have pus and polyps in their nose. An otolaryngologist is a medical specialist that specializes in the...
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