Dr. Don Paul Setliff M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
540 S 8th St El Centro CA, 92243Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Don Setliff is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in El Centro, CA. Dr. Setliff specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat, as well other parts of the head and neck, including skin cancer. He accepts patients of all ages. He served residencies at the University of Arkansas and the University of California at San Diego.
Education and Training
University of Arkansas BS, MD 1970
Residency at UC San Diego Otolaryngologist 1975
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Dr. Don Paul Setliff M.D.'s Expert Contributions
I have a habit cough?
Perhaps it's on the basis of anxiety. Exercise is the best treatment I know of for that, or perhaps other activities will serve the purpose. That failing, you can see a behavioral psychologist. Ask yourself what happens if you don't cough... READ MORE
Tonsil swelling question?
Tonsil stones are white, cheesy material that normal tonsils often produce. They are of no medical significance, just something that tonsils do. Asymmetrical tonsils are common, but if you're unsure how long they've been asymmetrical, you should see an ENT physician for an exam. Most commonly it's just the way the tonsils have developed, but if it's recent onset, it can be due to underlying tumor. READ MORE
What should I do about my toddler's constant ear pain?
If you use Q tips, you should stop. Intermittent ear pain is often not due to ear disease. Cutting teeth can be a cause in this age group. If it persists, consider seeing an ENT. READ MORE
If I use neti pot with hot water, is it likely to cause an amoebic infection?
Amoebic meningitis has been reported, so it is advisable to use sterile irrigant. You can boil tap water for 15 minutes or buy sterile solution. I do not prescribe nasal irrigation, although it is a current fad. The nose has a marvelous cleaning mechanism that may even be hampered by irrigations. You never see dirt within the nasal cavities. The only patients I know of who may benefit from nasal irrigations are ones who have had excessive sino-nasal surgeries that have interrupted the normal "automatic" nasal toilet mechanisms, causing excessive dryness and crusting. (See emptynosesyndrome.org) READ MORE
Why do I keep getting strep throat?
You may be a strep carrier, in which case antibiotics will not cure it. The good news is that the strep just co-exists with you and doesn't necessarily do harm. You might get a throat culture when you are asymptomatic to confirm that possibility. READ MORE
How do you get rid of fungus in your ear?
If you were told by a general practitioner that you have fungus, first you should question the diagnosis. Active fungal infection is manifest by pain, hearing loss, and sometimes drainage. Treatment is to remove all of the fungus from the ear (by an ENT if you can't) and then using Lotrimin solution or Tinactin solution twice a day for 3 days. These two meds are over the counter or by prescription, but for some reason they can be hard to find in drugstores. Either works in about 99 per cent of cases. Other anti-fungals are occasionally required. Another form of fungus in the ear is what is called a saprophytic infection, in which a small amount of fungus lives in the ear canal and causes no symptoms whatever. When treated, it usually recurs in spite of all measures. I have never heard a satisfactory explanation for this. READ MORE
Diabetes complications?
She should consult an ENT physician. READ MORE
My father is 80 years old and is partially deaf. What hearing aid would you suggest for him?
That depends on how bad the hearing is and whether both ears are affected, as well as what his level of motivation is to hear better. Relatives of older hearing impaired patients often want them to wear hearing aids, but unless the patient wants it, it won't happen. A major reason so many hearing aids wind up in dresser drawers. READ MORE
Can my condition be 100% fixed?
This depends on how much of your ear developed normally. 100 per cent normal is NOT attainable. The results of microtia surgery are most often disappointing, and for that reason most ENT's don't do it. You may want to consult a neuro-otologist, who is a sub-specialist that can advise you fully. Surgical results are generally iffy. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Hearing Loss
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Ear Wax
- Outer Ear Infection
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