Steven D. Kushnick, MDENT · Brooklyn

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  • Understanding the Different Types of Sleep Apnea

    Sleep apnea causes repeated breathing pauses during sleep, but the underlying cause varies. Learn the difference between obstructive, central, and complex sleep apnea, and find out how treatment differs.

  • Is There an Easy Way to Clear Out My Sinuses?

    If your sinuses feel blocked more often than not, a cold probably isn’t the only explanation. Learn about the most common causes of recurring congestion, and how to treat each one.

  • Why Do My Ears Ring All the Time?

    Ear ringing that won't stop usually means something in your auditory system isn’t working right. Causes range from earwax buildup to noise-induced hearing loss. Find out what’s creating the noise and how to treat the underlying problem.

  • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: The Reason Your Ears Feel Clogged

    Do your ears feel clogged no matter how much you yawn or swallow? Eustachian tube dysfunction traps fluid in your middle ear and creates persistent pressure. Learn about what blocks these narrow tubes, and find out how we can restore normal function.

  • Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: When Acid Reflux Affects Your Throat

    You don’t need heartburn to have acid reflux. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) sends stomach acid to your throat, creating symptoms like hoarseness and throat clearing that mimic other conditions. Learn how LPR works, and how we treat it.

  • Don’t Let Hearing Loss Isolate You This Holiday Season

    Holiday gatherings shouldn’t mean choosing between exhaustion and isolation. Hearing loss makes festive events harder, but small changes help you stay connected. Learn how to navigate noisy parties and keep up with conversations.

  • All About Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)

    ANSD affects how your brain receives sound signals from your ears. You may hear fine, but understanding speech is nearly impossible, especially with background noise. Learn about this complex condition and effective treatment options.

  • 5 Common Signs of Childhood GERD

    If your child experiences frequent nighttime coughing and feeding refusal, the cause might not be what you think. Childhood GERD hides behind symptoms that seem unrelated to stomach acid problems. Learn about five warning signs here.

  • What Causes Post-Nasal Drip?

    Everybody has nasal mucus, but if yours is constantly thick, watery, discolored, or just seems to be there all the time, you may have post-nasal drip. Here are the most common causes of post-nasal drip and how to treat them.

  • Mixed Hearing Loss: Understanding Your Diagnosis

    Mixed hearing loss means you’re dealing with two distinct ear problems that happened to occur together. Each affects different parts of your hearing system and requires its own treatment strategy. Learn more here.

  • It’s Not Just Snoring: The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

    Sleep apnea isn’t just loud snoring. This serious condition stops your breathing repeatedly at night, leading to heart problems, brain fog, chronic fatigue, and other concerning symptoms. Learn about warning signs and treatments that actually work.

  • Rediscover the Sound of Silence: Treat Your Tinnitus

    Do you hear constant ringing in your ears? It could be tinnitus. This noise can be annoying and uncomfortable — and finding the source is essential to resolving it. Learn what causes tinnitus and find out how we treat it.

  • Common Symptoms of Chronic Sinusitis to Watch Out For

    Occasional sinus infections are usually nothing to be concerned about, but ongoing sinus issues are a different matter. If you experience these symptoms of chronic sinusitis, it’s time to seek professional care.

  • Signs That You May Have Acid Reflux

    Are mealtimes suddenly causing you miserable pain? It could be acid reflux. Acid reflux is a common problem and one that has become increasingly more common over the last decade.

  • How We Can Help Your Hearing Loss

    Your doctor in Brooklyn, NY, can help you get your hearing back Hearing loss is more common than you think. In fact, according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, over 30% of adults over the age of 65 have some degree of hearing loss.

  • Struggling With Sinusitis? We Can Help!

    How your ENT specialist in Brooklyn, New York, can help you with your sinusitis! Sinusitis can make you feel miserable. The continual eye pressure brought on by this condition can interfere with your ability to work ...

  • Welcome to Our Blog

    Welcome to the Blog of Steven D Kushnick, MD Steven D Kushnick, MD would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about your health and our practice.

  • What Can I Do about My Hearing Loss?

    If you think you might be losing your hearing, you’re not alone. In fact, according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) more than 30% of adults over 65 have some degree of hearing loss.

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Steven D. Kushnick, MD

86 Saint Felix Street, 11th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Phone: 718-250-8520
Fax: 718-250-8520
fhansraj@tbh.org

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  • Monday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

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