Silverstein Institute
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The vocal cords are used to breathe, talk, and swallow. They serve as a valve at the top of the windpipe. They open widely to allow air to pass into the lungs and close tightly to protect our airway when we swallow. Pushing air through the vocal...

Sinus infections may be caused by a cold, the flu or allergies, but they can also be triggered by bacteria, including streptococcus pneumonia or staphylococcus aureus. Sometimes it can be difficult for patients to determine if they have a cold or a...

Are you, your significant other or your children having excessive trouble with your snoring at night? This could be caused by a multitude of things, however one main cause that you should be aware of is Sleep Apnea. In this video Dr. Abdo explains...

A lot of muscles are used to move food from the mouth, to the throat, and then down into the food pipe. In this video, Dr. J.P. Gniady discusses the common causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for patients that are bothered by having swallowing...

Dr. J.P. Gniady, MD, FACS explains the Testing, Diagnosis, and Treatment options of Hoarseness in patients. 

October is breast cancer awareness month. It is nearly impossible to go through the month without noting a sea of pink adorning everything from charity walks to NFL football players. It was all the more surprising therefore to see the amount of...

At the Silverstein Institute, we are fortunate to have a talented staff of physicians as well as administrators. One notable staff member is Jennifer Moss, APR, CPRC. Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Ear Research Foundation and the Director...

The world of healthcare has elevated patient satisfaction as a crucial element in the delivery of services. This is good news for patients, especially if you are preparing for surgery, or procedures and treatment.