Articles by Timothy A. Queen, MD

As I was contemplating the topic for this issue, my family started asking me allergy questions. I decided to take that concept and turn it into a column. What we have here is a series [Read More…]

OK, first off, this is a daunting topic. There are many different causes of headaches, and to make matters more complicated, there are combination headaches of several types. Let’s start by saying that many headaches, [Read More…]

Wait! I thought my driveway was black asphalt. Well, it is for most of the year, but suddenly, it has a distinct green sheen. What’s going on? It’s springtime in Southeastern Virginia, and the trees [Read More…]

One of the most common complaints seen in an ENT office is the reported sinus infection. Symptoms include congestion, headache, runny nose and post-nasal drip. Oh, but wait. Those symptoms are also seen with colds [Read More…]

In recent years, there has been a push to perform more surgeries in the office setting. Most of these are modifications of procedures performed in the operating room with IV sedation or general anesthesia. The [Read More…]

Few conditions are more annoying than urticaria, better known as hives. Not only can these little welts be uncomfortable and unsightly, they can also be a sign of a more serious medical condition. Fortunately, most [Read More…]

Some time ago, we discussed the nasal airway and ways to improve air flow. We covered both over-the-counter and prescription medications to help you breathe better. We presented both allergy shots and surgery to maximize [Read More…]