Charleston ENT & Allergy

Our smallest patients sometimes bring us the most joy!

Those allergens are mold, ragweed, dust mites, dog dander, cat epithelia (skin), egg whites, milk, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.

Swallowing is an action that happens hundreds of times a day for most people, but for some with dysphagia (swallowing disorders), it can be painful and stressful.

June is . There are many reasons people experience dysphagia. Some include simply eating too fast or an infection such as tonsillitis; other reasons can be more serious, such as tumors or muscle weakness.

If you are experiencing trouble swallowing, we are here to help. Call or text us to make an appointment at (843) 766-7103.

2024 Graduate Rell Strocko, daughter of PA Steven Strocko, has much to look forward to! She is graduating with honors from Hilton Head High School this spring and will attend the College of Charleston in the fall! Congratulations, Rell!

Stuffy went to school! We had a great time with the kids Stono Park Elementary during their career fair today. We hope they learned a lot and had fun too!!

Congratulations, graduate Madeline McCollam!

Proud mom Michelle McCollum, physician assistant, is thrilled for her daughter! After graduation, Madeline is heading to the University of South Carolina as a Capstone Scholar Student majoring in English Literature. Having won the Scholastic Golden Key Award, she is well-poised to achieve her goals and become a published writer or librarian.

We are out of the office today in honor of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday.

We continue congratulating graduates today with Sam Brown.

Dr. Brown is excited to welcome his son Sam back home after his hard work making the Dean's list and graduating early from The Citadel. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and passed the real estate licensing exam. Sam is looking forward to starting his career with Oswald, Cook & Associates, and buying his own house very soon.

It's that time of year for our annual tradition of congratulating the graduates of Charleston ENT & Allergy; today, we celebrate Megan Vaughn!

Leigh, in the front office, is very proud of her daughter Megan. She completed her Master of Library Science this year and aspires to be a head librarian one day! Congratulations Megan!!

Welcome Maya James, PA-C, to Charleston ENT & Allergy!

Maya looks forward to getting to know her patients and will primarily work in the Moncks Corner and Goose Creek area offices. She comes to us with extensive ENT experience, and she is proud to have worked while earning her Master of Science in Biology and Master of Physician Assistant Studies but doesn't recommend it to future students. When Maya is not busy at work, she has 30 houseplants to attend to and loves to relax with a great book.

That's a wrap on filming this week with . We had a great time filming with our providers in Beaufort County and getting to know more about them and their areas of expertise. Stay tuned, bloopers may be included 😉

It takes a special person to be a nurse, and we are lucky enough to have an amazing group of caretakers! This week we celebrate the incredible dedication and compassion they show everyday to our patients! Join us in saying THANK YOU!!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Kenneth Brown on a well-deserved retirement! We appreciate his contribution to helping patients for the last 37 years, and while we will miss seeing him every day in the clinic, we hope he enjoys plenty of free time with family and friends.

Today, we celebrate doing what we can to help the planet. Whether it is in the community picking up litter on the beaches or ensuring we recycle everything we can in our offices. Helping reduce our impact on the Earth is a daily practice.

We had a great time hosting a group of West Ashley High School students interested in healthcare careers this morning. We shared the many career paths available in the medical field, specifically in an ENT practice. Our staff enjoyed answering the student's excellent questions, and who knows, you may see one of these faces on one of your future visits.

Have you ever wondered where the sound of your voice comes from?
Your vocal folds, often called vocal cords, are muscular bands that produce the sound of your voice. The folds were thought to function like the strings of a piano or violin, vibrating when plucked; however, when you speak, the vocal folds close and vibrate as your airstream flows across them.

If you have hoarseness or other vocal fold dysfunction, our ENT doctors can help diagnose and treat these conditions to get you singing again. Call (843) 766-7103 for an appointment.

It's true! Even if you don't have pet dander allergies, pets that spend time outdoors can bring pollen into you! As they run through grasses, smell under trees, or walk through the flowers, dogs or cats can pick up pollens on their fur and bring them back to you.
To limit the indoor spread of pollen, bathe pets often and keep them off your bed and upholstered furniture.

Our Orangeburg team had a great view of today's eclipse!

Have you ever wondered, "What is a day in the life of an audiologist?"
An audiologist not only administers tests for hearing loss, but they also help patients find the perfect hearing aids to help them feel more connected to the world.

If you are experiencing hearing loss, call us to make an appointment to explore options for your needs. Make an appointment at (843) 766-7103.

We're not foolin' around today, we are having fun at work!

Stuffy hopped around town this week surprising the staff with spring cheer and Easter treats!!

It was a GREAT Friday in Beaufort County today. Stuffy brought Easter treats the staff in all the offices and spent some time taking a few pictures too!!

Today, we celebrate women in Otolaryngology history by highlighting the accomplishments of Dr. E Maxine Bennett. When asked to reflect on her medical career, she said, "I had no one that I know who was in the field of medicine. I never knew a woman physician other than when I went to medical school, so there was no background for my choice of going."

In addition to becoming the chair of the Department of Surgery at the University Medical School, University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the only woman in the department, Dr. Bennett served as the medical director of the Bureau for Handicapped Children, took on leadership roles in the Wisconsin Otolaryngology Society, and was the first woman elected to the Triological Society.

Our new Moncks Corner office is ready for Patients!! We are all ready at 212 Hwy 52 and start seeing patients in the new space on Monday, March 25th!!

Readers Choice in the Summerville Journal Scene voting is open. We appreciate your support in continuing to be your choice for Allergist and ENT Doctor. Vote before April 12th here: https://journalscene.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2024-Voting/gallery?group=479990.

Do you find spending time in large groups difficult only because it is hard to hear and engage in conversation? Hearing loss can be isolating during the holidays, and before the festivities begin, it is a great time to take a hearing test to understand more about your hearing.

Our audiologists and physicians work together to get a full picture of your hearing health and find the perfect solution for you.