The Center for Disease Control warns that the symptoms of sinus infections can be confused for flu symptoms as the country ramps up for the impending holidays and the annual flu season, but warns that antibiotics are not necessarily the answer.

Marshall, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/05/2015 -- According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), symptoms of sinus infections can be confused for flu symptoms as the country ramps up for the impending holidays and the annual flu season. Sinus infections, sinusitis, occur when fluids become trapped which causes germs to fester and grow. Invariably, 90% of adult cases, and upwards of 70% of children, come down with the condition owing to viral rather than bacterial causes. As such, the CDC warns that antibiotics will not cure the majority of sinus infections.

While sinus infections may present in the same manner as flu symptoms, parents of children suffering from the condition should seek out the services of a healthcare provider if the child's temperature spikes past 100.4 degrees, symptoms continue to worsen for ten days, or over the counter medications offer no relief for symptoms.

Local otolaryngology physician, Dr. Jairo Torres, agrees and notes the importance of preventative care in addressing outbreaks.

"In the vast majority of cases, antibiotics will not address an outbreak of a sinus infection, so it becomes a matter of managing symptoms and letting the condition run its course," said Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, PC founder, Dr. Jairo Torres. "Equally important is taking steps to prevent sinus infections in the first place with good hand hygiene, up to date immunization, and maintaining an environment that is free of exposure to secondhand smoke."

Using a clean and well maintained humidifier will help moisten the air, which should alleviate symptom while rest, plenty of fluids, and over the counter medication should manage the bulk of sinus infection symptoms.

About Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, PC
Since opening their doors in 2015, under the guidance of Dr. Jairo Torres, the staff at Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, PC has been dedicated to treating the ear, nose, and throat concerns of Marshall, Virginia residents. Dr. Torres has been practicing medicine for more than a quarter of a century, and his office provides a warm and caring atmosphere for patients in distress, and seeking answers for a wide array of health conditions.

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New research points to promising treatment possibilities for sufferers of tinnitus based on studies conducted at Oregon Health & Science University.

Marshall, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/12/2015 -- For those patients suffering from the debilitating effects of tinnitus in the United States, researchers in Oregon believe that they have developed a treatment regimen, utilizing magnetic pulses to the brain, which reportedly provides an easing of symptoms for up to six months. According to healthcare professionals, there is no known cure for the condition.

Affecting over 45-million Americans each year, tinnitus is the clinical term for the condition that causes patients to complain about "ringing in the ears. Additional complaints include hearing buzzing, and hissing sounds that can present as either an intermittent or constant sound that is debilitating to the patient.

For patients in Northern Virginia looking for an ear specialist, Marshall-based practice, Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, PC, recommends early treatment for ear conditions that target the inner ear. A byproduct of hearing loss, tinnitus is caused by damage to the inner ear, but there are competing theories as to why this happens, which is why all sufferers should seek out an examination from a board certified otolaryngologist to properly assess the situation. Otolaryngologists agree that exposure to loud noises may play a factor in developing the condition.

The Oregon study included participants who had suffered from tinnitus for at least a year, and the results published in the July edition of JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. Researchers targeted patients with transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments of 2,000 magnetic pulses per session for 10 consecutive days.

While the only approved use for transcranial magnetic stimulation in the United States is currently for treating depression, the study holds the promise of alleviating the tinnitus symptoms that patients complain are ruining their lives.

As mentioned, loud noises are thought to be at the heart of tinnitus causes, and members of the military are at high risk for the condition owing to their military service. According to Dr. Jairo Torres, board certified in otolaryngology, and owner of Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, PC, the high number of active service members and retired military personnel, the region's population is especially prone to being at risk for developing tinnitus.

About Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, PC
Since opening their doors in 2015, under the guidance of Dr. Jairo Torres, the staff at Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, PC has been dedicated to treating the ear, nose, and throat concerns of Marshall, Virginia residents. Dr. Torres has been practicing medicine for more than a quarter of a century, and his office provides a warm and caring atmosphere for patients in distress, and seeking answers for a wide array of health conditions.

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Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, a general ENT practice in Marshall, was present on September 12 at the 2105 Marshall Regional Health Fair. The health fair was sponsored by Countryside Family Practice and provided residents of the community with an opportunity to get a free health screening.

Marshall, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/24/2015 -- On September 12, Dr. Jairo Torres and the staff from Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates spent their Saturday serving the community. They were in Marshall, at the Marshall Regional Health Fair, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. providing free ENT screenings and advice to anyone that will request it at the event.

The Marshall Regional Health Fair was a one-day event sponsored by Countryside Family Practice. Healthcare providers from the area gathered together to give residents of Marshall free health screenings, including Novant, Inova and Fauquier Health.

Working at an ENT practice in Marshall, the team from Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates was especially qualified to help. Dr. Torres is a board-certified otolaryngologist who treats ear infections, hearing loss, allergy symptoms, sleep disorders, snoring and thyroid issues, among other ailments, in both children and adults. Additionally, Dr. Torres and the staff at Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates are part of the community. Many children in the area come to Dr. Torres' taking advantage of his pediatric ENT expertise.

Although the screenings provided at the free Marshall Regional Health Fair didn't involve surgery or advanced procedures, Dr. Torres enjoyed serving at the event, as did all the healthcare workers who were present. One provider commented, "Serving at the fair was a joy. We were able to help people who may not be able to afford a doctor's appointment. Additionally, it's always great to get out in the community and meet new people, including both other healthcare providers and residents who don't work in healthcare."

About Dr. Torres
With his work at the Marshall Regional Health Fair, Dr. Torres quickly showed that he wants to be involved in the community of Marshall. He just began seeing patients this past summer. Almost as soon as he and his staff became settled into their office, Dr. Torres took the opportunity to serve others at the health fair. He plans to continue to help out in the community as his practice grows.

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As summer draws to a close, many children who swim regularly have ear infections that they've been battling all summer. Thanks to a pediatric ENT, Warrenton parents are able to find relief from these chronic infections for their kids.

Marshall, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/08/2015 -- During summer, elementary-age children who swim regularly often suffer from recurring ear infections. Kids are susceptible to these infections regardless of whether they spend their time in a chlorinated pool, or a non-chlorinated lake or river. They also can get ear infections regardless of whether they swim in freshwater or saltwater. None of these factors influence the frequency of ear infections, because they are caused by excess water that remains in kids' ears. There are external ear infections which are caused by excess of ear moisture and there are middle ear infections with ME fluid.

Adults, who are larger and, therefore, have wider ear canals, typically don't suffer from swimming-related ear infections as often as elementary-age children do. Additionally, some children are more prone to infections than others, because the shape of kids' ear canals affects how easily water drains out of their ears and also another factor is the presence of impacted cerumen which needs to be remove by an ENT professional such as Dr. Torres at Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates, PC

While some people are able to drain water from their ears by tilting their head and shaking it, this doesn't work for every child. Some kids will have water in their ears the following day -- even if they sleep with their head sideways in an effort to let water drain out during the night.

In contrast, children with recurrent or chronic ear infections during the summer, despite being prescribed antibiotics, more advanced treatment is required from an ENT. Warrenton parents who take their children to discuss other treatment options sometimes are advised to consider tubes and in those cases, the cause is in the Eustachian tube which when not functioning properly favors middle ear fluid which can get infected.

Tubes are small, hollow pieces of plastic that an ENT physician inserts in an ear canal. They provide a way for water that's stuck in the middle ear canal to drain out and to ventilate the middle ear thus preventing water from remaining in the middle ear and causing an ear infection. Once inserted, children don't feel the tubes. ENTs usually leave them in for several months and usually fall by themselves.

Most of the times children who have ear tubes could continue water activities without additional precautions.

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Ear, nose, and throat practice, Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC, is excited to serve the new community of Marshall, Virginia in their new office location.

Marshall, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/27/2015 -- Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC (NOVOA) has come to Marshall, Virginia placing their welcome mat, and accepting patients that are in need of any ear, nose, and throat (ENT) treatment at 8452 Renalds Avenue.

The practice may be new to Marshall but Dr. Jairo Torres, who is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist, is not new to the area or the ENT profession. He worked for Fauquier Health between 2010-2012. Beforehand, Dr. Torres was a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Children's Hospital of Central California for two years. He also practiced Otolaryngology in Colombia for 16 years and received even more experience by serving as a hospital medical and an ENT clinic director.

Dr. Torres believes that one of the most helpful treatments for a patient is to be immersed in a caring atmosphere by staff, family and friends. It is through the patient's centered-care treatment that he has become successful, not only professionally, but as a family-man as well. As a husband and father of three children, Dr. Torres graduated from the University of the Valley Division of Health Sciences (Colombia) obtaining his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1983 then graduated in Otolaryngology in 1988 in Colombia. Later in 2008, he graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio again in Otolaryngology to become Board Certified in Otolaryngology in 2009.

Dr. Torres says, "We are proud to establish our practice in Marshall. We are taking a leap of faith to keep our business within the Marshall community serving, in addition, all Northern Fauquier County and surrounding areas. It is with pleasure and excitement that we open our doors to new and old patients. We offer services to patients with all ear, nose, and throat conditions, including ear infections, sinus problems, thyroid disorders, head and neck masses, sleep apnea, tinnitus, vertigo, and much more. So if you need to be evaluated or have a question related to the ENT field give us a call or pay us a visit!"

For more information about Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC, please visit http://www.novaentdoctor.com/, or call 540-364-5010 to get an appointment in our office at 8452 Renalds Avenue, Marshall,VA.

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Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC, based out of Marshall, Virginia has just launched their fully responsive website.

Marshall, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/27/2015 -- Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC, an ear, nose and throat medical office located in Marshall, Virginia has just launched their new website which will serve as a place for potential and current patients to gain information about the otolaryngology practice. Our website was created by RevBuilders, a digital marketing company located in Gainesville, Virginia.

The practice's new website boasts full functionality including a responsive design that is easy to navigate and gives patients the information needed without having to waste time searching. The homepage offers visitors a unique and illustrious theme, unlike many currently used within the medical field.

Not only is the sleek white and blue colored layout straightforward with just a few pages that give information about the private practice's services, history, and news within the field, but it offers an inviting atmosphere for those searching for an ear, nose, and throat practice in the Northern Virginia area.

About Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC
Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC offers pediatric and adult care in the full spectrum of ear, nose and throat field. The practice's specialist, Dr. Jairo Torres, attended medical school at the University of the Valley Division of Health Sciences (Colombia) and obtained his degree in 1983, then graduated in Otolaryngology in 1988 in Colombia. Later in 2008, he graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio in Otolaryngology to become Board Certified in Otolaryngology in 2009. Dr. Torres has multiple years of experience within the Otolaryngology field and offers full service to the ear, nose, and throat maladies treatment for everyone of all ages.

Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC is excited to make the lives of patients much easier. Dr. Torres states, "We are so delighted to have a website that accurately shares our practice with the public and makes sure that our medical presence will be seen by others online in Northern Virginia. We hope that all of our website viewers appreciate it as much as we do."

For more information about Northern Virginia Otolaryngology Associates PC or to view their new website, please visit http://www.novaentdoctor.com/

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