Hixon Carol

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Phone: (818) 952-0648

Address: 1818 Verdugo Blvd Ste 309, Glendale, CA 91208

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Osteoporosis
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Snoring usually occurs due to the vibration of the tissues in the nose and throat. It can be a sign of sleep apnea or a cause of embarassment that restricts social contact. It may also cause considerable marital conflict. Treatment methods to reduce snoring have included weight loss, sleeping on the side of the body, avoidance of alcohol, quitting smoking, the use of a dental appliance, and invasive surgery. The latest and most exciting new technique is Somnoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure that can shrink tissue responsible for snoring. This procedure represents a marked advance over previously available techniques. It is done under local anesthesia, in an outpatient setting, with the patient typically resuming normal activities the following day. You may view a video on how Somnoplasty can cure or reduce the causes of snoring. The Institute For Better Breathing may perform the following or additional tests during your examination...
Smoking Cessation
Sleep apnea is usually caused by airway obstruction. Breathing stops for anywhere from a matter of seconds for as long as two minutes. This may occur dozens of times during the night and the person may partially awaken when it happens, preventing restful continuous sleep. Sleep apnea markedly impairs patients' ability to function during the day. It may also cause morning headaches, impotence, high blood pressure, and can contribute to cardiac risk. Treatment for sleep apnea includes weight reduction, lifestyle changes including smoking cessation and reduction of alcohol intake, and possibly treatment with continuous positive airflow pressure (CPAP). Dental appliances may also have a role.
Bronchitis
Pneumonia

Internal Medicine
I'm Dr. Taback, a Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist, practicing at The Institute For Better Breathing located in Burbank and Glendale, California. Additionally, I am the Medical Director Of Intensive Care at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California, the Director of Case Management and Respiratory Services at Providence Saint Joseph and the Director of Trauma Care at Holy Cross. My qualifications include a license to practice in California, and certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine. I was also a pulmonary/critical care specialist for Civilian Physician Triage and Management Team during the Persian Gulf War. If you think that I can help you with your condition, please call my office at (818) 842-1327.
Lung Cancer
Coughing can be normal; however it can also be annoying, debilitating, or a symptom of something more serious. A cough that persists for more than 3 weeks should be evaluated by a physician who specializes in airway and breathing disorders. A full medical examination and laboratory tests may be necessary to arrive at a correct diagnosis. The cause could be as simple as rhinitis with post nasal drip, or something more serious like asthma, acid reflux disease, or even lung cancer. Most causes of chronic cough can be effectively treated once the cause is known. Tests performed at the The Institute For Better Breathing include...

Ultrasound
The doctor performs this procedure to drain fluid from around the lung for therapeutic purposes or to obtain a sample of this fluid for analysis. The doctor locates the pleural fluid by ultrasound or physical examination. The patient sits at a table, leaning against it with his arms resting on the tabletop. After administering an anesthetic, a small needle is advanced into the space around the lung, and then the fluid is drained.
X-Rays
Computed Tomography
A CT scan (computed tomography) of the chest uses x-rays to scan the chest from many angles. The detected information is analyzed by the computer. The computer generates an image of the area of the chest being scanned and displays the image on a computer video monitor. The images can also be reproduced as photographs. You will lie flat on a table that is guided into the CT scanner. The scanner emits x-rays from a complete circle around you. This non-invasive procedure is used to examine the structures inside the chest. Common indications for thoracic CT include chest injury, a suspected tumor, fibrosis or to search for bleeding or fluid collections in the lungs and adjacent areas.

Eczema
Doctors at the institute use skin tests to determine whether a patient has IgE antibodies in the skin that react to a specific allergen. The doctor uses diluted extracts from allergens such as dust mites, pollens, or molds commonly found in our local area. The extract of each kind of allergen is injected under the patient's skin or is applied to a tiny scratch or puncture made on the patient's arm or back. With a positive reaction a small, raised, reddened area (called a wheal) with a surrounding flush (called a flare) appears at the test site. There are also diagnostic tests that use a blood sample from the patient to detect levels of IgE antibodies to a particular allergen. One such blood test is called the RAST (radioallergosorbent test), which can be performed when eczema is present or if a patient has taken medications that interfere with skin testing.
Lesions
The doctor performs somnoplasty to treat upper-airway obstructions. The doctor uses local anesthesia and the procedure is essentially painless. Somnolasty uses controlled, low-power microwave energy to create submucosal lesions. Over a period of 6 to 8 weeks, the lesions are naturally reabsorbed, reducing tissue volume and stiffening the remaining tissue in the desired area. Somnoplasty is a safer, less invasive solution for the treatment of upper-airway disorders than traditional surgical therapies. The procedure takes less than 2 minutes per turbinate. Somnoplasty reduces surgical risks without postoperative pain and moreover is office-based. To avoid traditional surgical pain, patients with various nasal conditions resulting from enlarged turbinates often endure prolonged use of intranasal sprays and systemic medications, which have minimum long term effectiveness and moreover carry the risk ofharmful side effects. Somnoplasty is proven effective for the following conditions: obstructive sleep apnea, habitual snoring, certain causes of cough and chronic nasal obstruction. Reducing nasal obstruction in the setting of chronic CPAP use can dramatically improve comfort and tolerability by reducing the pressure settings needed.

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