# Orange Coast ENT

> Leading Specialized Head and Neck Surgeon in Irvine and all of Orange County MOST COMPASSIONATE AND PATIENT FOCUSED ENT MEDICAL OFFICE For both adults and children, Dr. Pettis sees patients

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## Pages

- [A Doctor’s Guide to Thyroid Function, Symptoms, and Treatment](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/a-doctors-guide-to-thyroid-function-symptoms-and-treatment/)
- [Thank you for contacting us at about our ENT services | Orange Coast ENT](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/ent-health-services-ga-ty/)
- [ENT Services | Orange Coast ENT](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/ent-health-services-ga/)
- [How Allergy Testing Can Improve Your Sleep, Breathing, and Daily Comfort](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/how-allergy-testing-can-improve-your-sleep-breathing-and-daily-comfort/)
- [Balloon Sinuplasty ENT](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/balloon-sinuplasty-ent/)
- [Sinus Infection (Sinusitis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/sinus-infection-sinusitis-causes-symptoms-treatment/)
- [Confirmation](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/contactus/confirmation/)
- [Testimonials](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/testimonials/)
- [VivAer® Treatment](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/vivaer-treatment/)
- [Allergy Testing](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/allergy-testing/)
- [Morita FX800 in-office CT Scans](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/ct-scans/)
- [Your Appointment & Forms](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/for-patients/your-appointment/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/contactus/)
- [Privacy Statement](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/for-patients/privacy-statement/)
- [Hospital Affiliations](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/for-patients/hospital-affiliations/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/for-patients/covid-19/)
- [Blog](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/)
- [Meniere’s Disease](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/menieres-disease/)
- [GERD and LPR](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/gerd-and-lpr/)
- [Neck masses](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/neck-masses/)
- [Services and Procedures](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/)
- [For Patients](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/for-patients/)
- [Our Practice](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/our-practice/)
- [Balloon Sinuplasty](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/balloon-sinuplasty/)
- [Nasal Polyps](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/nasal-polyps/)
- [Sinusitis](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/sinusitis/)
- [Swallowing](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/swallowing/)
- [Hoarseness](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/hoarseness/)
- [Home](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/)
- [Thyroid Disorders and Surgery](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/thyroid-disorders-and-surgery/)
- [Ears](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/ears/)
- [Hearing and Audiology](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/hearing-and-audiology/)
- [Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/tinnitus-ringing-in-the-ears/)
- [Surfer’s Ear (Exostoses)](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/surfers-ear-exostoses/)
- [Dizziness & Vertigo](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/dizziness-vertigo/)
- [Disorders of the Jaw ("TMJ")](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/disorders-of-the-jaw-tmj/)
- [Otosclerosis](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/services-and-procedures/otosclerosis/)

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## Posts

- [When to Consider Surgery for Chronic Sinusitis](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/when-to-consider-surgery-for-chronic-sinusitis/)
- [ENT Tips for Managing Fall and Winter Allergies](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergies/ent-tips-for-managing-fall-and-winter-allergies/)
- [Why Ear Infections Are More Common in Kids During the Fall](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/sinus-infections/why-ear-infections-are-more-common-in-kids-during-the-fall/)
- [Why Nasal Congestion Lingers Longer in the Fall](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/why-nasal-congestion-lingers-longer-in-the-fall/)
- [How Enlarged Tonsils or Adenoids Affect Sleep](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/how-enlarged-tonsils-or-adenoids-affect-sleep/)
- [Understanding Ear Tubes: When Are They Necessary for Kids?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/ear-concerns/understanding-ear-tubes-when-are-they-necessary-for-kids/)
- [How Seasonal Changes Affect Your ENT Health](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergy-testing/how-seasonal-changes-affect-your-ent-health/)
- [How Acid Reflux Can Damage Your Throat and When to See an ENT](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergy-testing/how-acid-reflux-can-damage-your-throat-and-when-to-see-an-ent/)
- [How ENT Health Affects Sleep, Breathing, and Energy](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergies/how-ent-health-affects-sleep-breathing-and-energy/)
- [7 Everyday Habits That Could Harm Your Ears, Nose, or Throat](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergies/7-everyday-habits-that-could-harm-your-ears-nose-or-throat/)
- [Comprehensive ENT Care for Seniors: Sinus, Hearing, and Throat Conditions Explained](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/comprehensive-ent-care-for-seniors-sinus-hearing-and-throat-conditions-explained/)
- [Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery: What Parents Should Know Before Scheduling](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/tonsil-and-adenoid-surgery-what-parents-should-know-before-scheduling/)
- [Is That a Lump in Your Neck? When to See a Head and Neck Surgeon](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/sinus-infections/is-that-a-lump-in-your-neck-when-to-see-a-head-and-neck-surgeon/)
- [ENT-Approved Allergy Management for California’s Year-Round Pollen Seasons](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergies/ent-approved-allergy-management-for-californias-year-round-pollen-seasons/)
- [Breathing Problems? How an ENT Can Help You Avoid Unnecessary ER Visits](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergies/breathing-problems-how-an-ent-can-help-you-avoid-unnecessary-er-visits/)
- [Hearing Loss in Younger Adults: ENT Tips on When to Get Tested](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergies/hearing-loss-in-younger-adults-ent-tips-on-when-to-get-tested/)
- [Is it TMJ or an Ear Infection? Warning Signs to Watch For](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/ear-concerns/is-it-tmj-or-an-ear-infection-warning-signs-to-watch-for/)
- [Can Earbuds Affect Your Hearing and Ear Health?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/ear-concerns/can-earbuds-affect-your-hearing-and-ear-health/)
- [Can Sinus Infections Cause Dental Infections? Here’s What You Should Know](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/sinus-infections/can-sinus-infections-cause-dental-infections-heres-what-you-should-know/)
- [Is There a Connection Between Allergies and Sleep? What You Should Know](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergy-testing/is-there-a-connection-between-allergies-and-sleep-what-you-should-know/)
- [Traveling With Sinus and Ear Problems: Tips and Tricks to Manage Symptoms](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/sinus-infections/traveling-with-sinus-and-ear-problems-tips-and-tricks-to-manage-symptoms/)
- [Can Good Sleep Hygiene Improve Sinus Infection Symptoms? Here’s What You Should Know](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/sinus-infections/can-good-sleep-hygiene-improve-sinus-infection-symptoms-heres-what-you-should-know/)
- [Sinus Infection or Pneumonia? Critical Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore!](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/sinus-infections/sinus-infection-or-pneumonia-critical-warning-signs-you-cant-ignore/)
- [Is Your GERD Actually Caused by Allergies? What You Should Know](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/is-your-gerd-actually-caused-by-allergies-what-you-should-know/)
- [Why You Should See an ENT Doctor for Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/allergy-testing/why-you-should-see-an-ent-doctor-for-allergy-testing-and-immunotherapy/)
- [When Is Surgery Necessary for Sinus Infections?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/sinus-infections/when-is-surgery-necessary-for-sinus-infections/)
- [Recognizing the Early Signs of Nasal Polyps](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/recognizing-the-early-signs-of-nasal-polyps/)
- [Considering Surgery for Chronic Sinusitis? Here’s What You Should Know](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/considering-surgery-for-chronic-sinusitis-heres-what-you-should-know/)
- [What Are the Most Common Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-signs-of-thyroid-dysfunction/)
- [Sinus Infection or COVID-19: How to Spot the Difference](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/sinus-infection-or-covid-19-how-to-spot-the-difference/)
- [How Do Sinus Infections Affect Your Respiratory Health?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/how-do-sinus-infections-affect-your-respiratory-health/)
- [Get Better Sleep: Understanding and Treating Nasal Airway Obstruction](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/get-better-sleep-understanding-and-treating-nasal-airway-obstruction/)
- [When to See an ENT for TMJ Pain](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/when-to-see-an-ent-for-tmj-pain/)
- [Allergies or Sinusitis: Warning Signs It's Time to See an ENT](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/allergies-or-sinusitis-warning-signs-its-time-to-see-an-ent/)
- [Understanding Nasal Polyps: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatments](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/understanding-nasal-polyps-symptoms-causes-and-effective-treatments/)
- [Understanding Non-Allergic Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/understanding-non-allergic-sinusitis-causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments/)
- [Is VivAer Treatment Right for You?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/is-vivaer-treatment-right-for-you/)
- [What Are the Long-Term Effects of Ear Infections?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/what-are-the-long-term-effects-of-ear-infections/)
- [Pros and Cons of VivAer for Chronic Nasal Congestion](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-vivaer-for-chronic-nasal-congestion/)
- [Can Ear Infections Cause Hearing Loss?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/can-ear-infections-cause-hearing-loss/)
- [Nasal and Sinus Tumors: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/nasal-and-sinus-tumors-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/)
- [Sinus Headache: Proven Methods to Alleviate Pain](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/sinus-headache-proven-methods-to-alleviate-pain/)
- [Top 10 Reasons to See an ENT Doctor for Relief](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/top-10-reasons-to-see-an-ent-doctor-for-relief/)
- [Top Signs You Need a Sinus Specialist](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/top-signs-you-need-a-sinus-specialist/)
- [How Do You Tell if a Sinus Infection Is Viral or Bacterial?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/how-do-you-tell-if-a-sinus-infection-is-viral-or-bacterial/)
- [What Are the 4 Main Symptoms of Sinusitis?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/what-are-the-4-main-symptoms-of-sinusitis/)
- [What Are the Common Surgeries for ENT?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/what-are-the-common-surgeries-for-ent/)
- [When Should I See a Specialist for Sinusitis?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/when-should-i-see-a-specialist-for-sinusitis/)
- [Is VivAer Right for Me? Addressing Common Concerns and Questions](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/is-vivaer-right-for-me-addressing-common-concerns-and-questions/)
- [What to Expect During and After a VivAer Treatment: Your Questions Answered](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/uncategorized/what-to-expect-during-and-after-a-vivaer-treatment-your-questions-answered/)
- [Chronic Sinusitis: How to Know When Surgery is Your Best Option](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/chronic-sinusitis-how-to-know-when-surgery-is-your-best-option/)
- [Your Guide to Sinus Surgery: Understanding the Process & Outcomes](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/your-guide-to-sinus-surgery-understanding-the-process-outcomes/)
- [Sinus Headaches and Migraines: Symptoms, Causes, and Differences](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/sinus-headaches-and-migraines-symptoms-causes-and-differences/)
- [Sinus Headaches: Understanding Causes and Exploring Effective Treatments](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/sinus-headaches-understanding-causes-and-exploring-effective-treatments/)
- [Recovering With Confidence: Your Essential Balloon Sinuplasty Guide](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/recovering-with-confidence-your-essential-balloon-sinuplasty-guide/)
- [How Safe Is Balloon Sinuplasty: Exploring the Facts and Benefits](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/how-safe-is-balloon-sinuplasty-exploring-the-facts-and-benefits/)
- [What Are the Risks Associated With Balloon Sinuplasty?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/what-are-the-risks-associated-with-balloon-sinuplasty/)
- [Who Is a Good Candidate for Balloon Sinuplasty?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/who-is-a-good-candidate-for-balloon-sinuplasty/)
- [Deviated Septum: Signs That Indicate It's Time to See a Doctor](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/deviated-septum-signs-that-indicate-its-time-to-see-a-doctor/)
- [Understanding Balloon Sinuplasty: Key Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/understanding-balloon-sinuplasty-key-answers-to-your-frequently-asked-questions/)
- [What are the causes of vertigo (BPPV) and what to do for treatment?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/what-are-the-causes-of-vertigo-bppv-and-what-to-do-for-treatment/)
- [When to know your symptoms of dizziness is vertigo or BPPV](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/when-to-know-your-symptoms-of-dizziness-is-vertigo-or-bppv/)
- [What is allergic rhinitis? What can be done to treat these allergies?](https://www.entdoctoroc.com/blog/what-is-allergic-rhinitis-what-can-be-done-to-treat-these-allergies/)

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