
24 episodes

Swain Sinus Show Dr. Ron Swain, Jr.
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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A physician and patient discussion on how to better manage and treat mild to serious sinus issues and conditions with diagnosis, treatment, home remedies, and surgery. Host, Stacy Wellborn, and Dr. Ron Swain, Jr., talk about improving your quality of life, breathing easier, and feeling better. Let's take control over our sinuses and allergies, so they don't control us.
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Sinuses On A Plane
Stacy Wellborn talks with Dr. Ron Swain, Jr. about managing your sinus issues, ear-popping, and your overall health with some simple and smart travel tips when flying on an airplane. Learn some proactive measures to prepare for the sinus and head pressure many travelers experience with the takeoffs and descents associated with air travel.
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Let's Talk Hearing Aids
Dr. Ron Swain, Jr. and host Stacy Wellborn talk about hearing aids and when you or your loved ones need to consider them. Hearing is such a crucial tool for communication and having a high quality of life. Dr. Swain explains the "ringing" in your ears, how to start a conversation with a patient to consider using hearing aids, how innovation has changed these medical devices, and the best ways to protect the hearing you have now.
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Hearing Loss: A Must Listen
In this episode, Stacy and Dr. Swain talk about the diagnosis, causes, testing, and treatment of hearing loss.
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Dr. Swain Opens Up
Stacy and Dr. Ron Swain put away the science, sinus jargon, and medical insights to reveal some things about his chosen career and daily life. They talk about what it’s like to be a sinus surgeon, a doctor’s son, a family man, a man of service, and when it’s time to be a patient’s advocate. Plus, Dr. Swain shares his views on faith in medicine, managing the rigors of a doctor’s schedule, and some advice for anyone wanting to become a physician.
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Alcohol, Antibiotics, Prebiotics and Probiotics
Dr. Ron Swain, Jr. and Stacy Wellborn finish their in-depth discussion of antibiotics. Dr. Swain talks about the difficulty of diagnosing allergies or sinus infections during cold and sinus season, and all the pollen in the air just makes matters worse. Finally, someone explains why you shouldn’t drink alcohol when taking antibiotics and why you should finish the full prescribed dosage and days. Plus, what the heck are probiotics, prebiotics, and why you should take them with your antibiotics?
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To Antibiotic or not Antibiotic
In this episode, Dr. Swain discusses antibiotics, how he prescribes the right one for a diagnosis, and why prescribing a patient an antibiotic (or not) is one of the hardest things he has to do every day. Plus, Dr. Swain explains common, and severe antibiotic side effects, allergies, resistance, and why there is not a one size fits all approach to prescribing these life-saving drugs.
Customer Reviews
Helpful and simplified information.
Wow. I’ve always wondered the mechanics behind sinus issues and allergies and this helps me understand. I’ve been suffering for 20 years. Please make more podcasts! This makes me want to become proactive again about my suffering. It gives me hope! Thank you.
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