Sudden hearing loss brought Danny Kwok to Keck Medicine of USC’s Arcadia clinic, where an otolaryngologist’s deep knowledge of his patient population inspired an early diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Danny Kwok was a little surprised when, during his first office visit with Keck Medicine of USC otolaryngologist Kevin Hur, MD, one of Dr. Hur’s first […]
Elodia Estrada thought she would never smell again. That is, until Keck Medicine of USC’s Kevin Hur, MD, was able to find the true culprit behind her “allergies.” Nasal congestion is a common affliction that, just as commonly, disappears with allergy medication or a nasal spray. For others, like Elodia Estrada, nothing that her primary […]
Overview Resources Overview Our Program The sinus and nasal disorders program at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles is a leader in treating the broad spectrum of nasal disease from allergies and deviated septums to more severe cases of chronic rhinosinusitis, polyps, nasal tumors and allergic fungal sinusitis. We often treat patients who have […]
The pain and pressure of a sinus infection is nothing to sneeze at. Here’s how to know if you have one and how to cope. You have a cold, and just when you think you’re getting better, it gets worse. You have pain and pressure in your face, and it’s hard to breathe out of […]
If you’ve been tilting your head back to stop a nosebleed, you’ve been doing it wrong. Read on to learn the basics about nosebleeds and when you need to see a doctor. Nosebleeds are a fairly common — and generally not too serious — occurrence. Though the first drops of blood may take you by […]
