Blog Articles

The holidays bring joy, connection, and plenty of family traditions — but they also bring peak cold and flu season. With indoor gatherings, shared meals, travel, and close contact, it’s no surprise that many people end up sick right after the festivities.

Ever feel facial aches or a heavy head before a storm or sudden temperature drop? You’re not imagining it—many people experience sinus pain or pressure with weather changes, and there’s a medical reason behind it.

If you’ve been referred to an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist—or you’ve decided it’s time to take control of chronic sinus, throat, ear, or allergy symptoms—you might be wondering what to expect at your first appointment.

Everyone snores occasionally—after a long day, after a glass of wine, or during allergy season. But when snoring becomes loud, nightly, or disruptive, it may be a sign of something more serious: sleep apnea.

A lingering scratchy throat or cough might not be just a cold or allergies—it could be postnasal drip. This common condition can feel anything but minor when it becomes chronic. We’ll explore what postnasal drip is, why it happens, and treatment options.

Fall in South Florida feels different—and so do allergies. While allergy season never truly ends in our warm climate, fall brings unique triggers. We’ll cover the top culprits, why they flare now, and how to ease sneezing, sniffles, and itchy eyes.

As otolaryngologists, we often see a spike in certain ENT-related symptoms during Saharan dust events. Understanding how this dust can affect your body and knowing how to protect yourself are key to staying healthy.

For millions of people, chronic sinusitis is more than just a nuisance—it's a persistent and often painful condition that affects daily life. Fortunately, modern medicine has introduced effective, less invasive treatment options: Balloon Sinuplasty.

Choosing the right ENT specialist can feel overwhelming—especially when you're dealing with chronic sinus issues, allergies or throat symptoms that affect your daily life. At Dr.Lapco ENT, we understand that expert care goes beyond diagnoses & treatment.