Effective Treatment for Ear Problems

It is a fact of life: At some point, most of us will experience hearing loss. Yet, it takes most people an average of seven years to do something about it. Unfortunately, only a fraction of people with serious hearing loss ever receive treatment at all – despite major advances in hearing aid technology that can provide significant benefits. Many people still believe that their hearing loss is insignificant or cannot be helped, or that they cannot afford treatment – none of which are true. Left untreated, hearing loss can severely compromise quality of life. 

 

The “costs” of not treating hearing loss

Some studies suggest a possible link between hearing loss, heart disease and high blood pressure. Compared to people who wear hearing aids, those with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report:

  • Sadness & depression
  • Paranoia, worry & anxiety
  • Reduced social activity & isolation
  • Emotional turmoil & insecurity

 

On the other hand, people who do get treated report a number of benefits, including:

  • Better relationships with family & friends
  • Better feelings about themselves
  • Greater sense of self-worth
  • Improved mental health
  • Greater independence & security

In addition, most patients report that they wish they had sought help for their hearing loss much sooner.  

 

Other common ear problems

  • At Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics, we see people of all ages with all kinds of ear problems, including:
  • Ear infections
  • Perforated ear drum
  • Swimmer's ear
  • Meniere's disease
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

 

Some conditions, including infections, can cause fluid build-up in the ear and compromise hearing ability. Drainage becomes necessary in these cases to provide relief and restore hearing. Instead of living with an ear or hearing problem, talk to us at Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics, in Anderson, SC. 

 

Get one step closer to complete ear and hearing care. Call Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics at 864.226.2822. You can also use our online Request an Appointment form to schedule your consultation with Dr. Dole P. Baker.

ENT Care for Adults

Dr. Baker is experienced at helping adults with all kinds of sinus problems and allergies. To find the cause of your allergies, he uses the latest, most accurate skin and intradermal testing. He’ll recommend the appropriate test based on your symptoms and provide your results during your visit. Dr. Baker can give you welcome relief from:

  • Seasonal allergies • Hay fever 
  • Skin allergies • Eye allergies • Hives 
  • Pet allergies • Food allergies 
  • Environmental allergies
  • Medication allergies
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Hoarseness 
  • Throat infections
  • Sinus infections
  • Thyroid and neck nodules
  • Thyroid masses 

 

Success Helping Patients with Hoarseness

Hoarseness occurs when your voice sounds abnormal. This is most often caused by a cold or seasonal allergy that resolves pretty quickly by itself. Persistent irritation of the vocal chords or an underlying health condition can cause chronic or long-term hoarseness. If you have this condition, you need a medical evaluation to rule out more serious causes of chronic hoarseness (e.g. laryngeal cancer, hypothyroidism, polyps and nodules on the vocal chords from smoking or other voice abuses). 

If you need expert ENT care with a personal touch, do yourself a favor and do what many of your Anderson, SC friends and neighbors have done. Call Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics and get the help of a dual board-certified ENT specialist.

 

Breathe easier and get fast relief from adult sinus and allergy problems. Discover better ear, nose and throat health. Call 864.226.2822 or use our online Request an Appointment form to schedule your appointment at Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics.

ENT Care That's All About Your Children

Whether your child has a runny nose, constant sore throats or suffers from any one of hundreds of allergies, you want them to have the best ENT care for relief of their symptoms and day-to-day comfort. At Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics, you'll find exactly the care you need from a dual board-certified ear, nose and throat specialist.

Dole Baker, MD, has helped thousands of children throughout Anderson and the northwest corner of South Carolina.So there's a pretty good chance that you know someone with a child with an ear, nose or throat problem who was helped by Dr. Baker. He routinely treats:

  • Tonsilitis
  • Adenoid problems
  • Recurring infections
  • Airway obstructions
  • Ear infections (including eustachian tubes)
  • Allergies (pollen, food, chemical and environmental)
  • Runny nose and itchy eyes
  • Nasal problems
  • Sinus infections 

 

No-needle vaccinations and allergy drops

Dr. Baker will evaluate and treat children of all ages for ear, nose and throat conditions. He likes children, and children seem to like him, too. Maybe it's because, unlike other doctors, he doesn't give them shots with needles. Instead, he uses a few drops under the tongue. Instead of traditional immunizations via injections, sublingual drops come from a harmless eye dropper. It's more convenient for you and your child and there are far fewer allergic reactions.

 

For more on pediatric ENT, call Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics at 864.226.2822 or use our online Request an Appointment form to schedule your consultation with Dr. Dole P. Baker.

Your Home for Medical Grade Skin Care

With so many skin care products available, it's difficult for women and men to decide which products really deliver on their claims for safety and effectiveness. That's where medical-grade skin care comes into the picture. It's skin care products you can trust. You'll find such excellent medical-grade skin care products at Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics in Anderson, SC, and serving people in the nearby northwestern communities of Clemson, Greenville and Spartanburg. 

Thousands of your friends, neighbors and colleagues have discovered medical-grade skin care products right here at Anderson ENT and Facial Plastics. We carry the full line of Obagi skin care products. These medical-grade products are only available from doctors in medical practice – like Dole Baker, MD. Dr. Baker has recommended and provided Obagi products such as NuDerm and ELASTIiderm. In fact, we carry the full line-up of Obagi products for the face, eyes and skin.

These products are so effective that most of our patients have positively transformative experiences. Imagine changing your look for the better and shaving years off your age within just 12 weeks. That's what Obagi skin care can do for you. But don't take our word for it. Look at the before and after photos of actual Obagi patients and see for yourself.

 

For top-notch skin care, call Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics at 864.226.2822. You can also use our online Request an Appointment form to schedule your consultation with Dr. Dole P. Baker.

Testimonials
Compassionate…Caring…Committed.  These words describe the way Dr. Baker and his team focuses on their patients.  My experience was a positive one, and I would recommend this practice to anyone who is looking for a high degree of professionalism.  This team is committed to an individual’s health and well-being. ~A.L.

Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics serves NE Georgia and the county’s Greenville, Green Wood, Heart, Albertan and Seneca and communities of Anderson, Upstate, Clemson, Pickens and Ocnee. Anderson ENT & Facial Plastics offers face lift, mini-lift, neck lipo and blepharoplasty services. We also provide treatment for sinus/nasal problems, hay fever and nasal allergies, nasal blockage, polyps and airway obstructions as well as head and neck surgery/cancer removal and cure for snoring and sleep apnea.

1206 Cornelia Road, Anderson, SC 29621
864.226.2822 | Fax: 864.226.2882

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