What Are Nasal Polyps?
Nasal polyps are non-cancerous growths that can form on the lining of your sinuses and nasal passages. When they are small, they can go unnoticed, but the larger they grow, the more likely they are to lead to issues like infections and breathing problems. Understanding what causes nasal polyps can ensure you seek medical treatment…
Protect Your Child’s Ears from Headphone Usage
With school out for summer and regular activities such as hanging out with friends or going to camp postponed, children are spending more time than ever at home streaming content. With that comes an increase in headphone usage, putting your child’s hearing at risk. Below is an explanation of safe listening habits and a plan…
Kristen Leigh Mauldin PA-C
Kristen earned her Bachelor of Arts from the College of Charleston and her master’s degree in physician assistance studies from the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is nationally certified and is fluent in Spanish.
What Is Anosmia?
Your ability to smell is an often-overlooked sense that is important to your survival. An inability to smell, known as anosmia, has been in the news lately due to its connection to COVID-19. Understanding the causes of this condition can help ensure you seek treatment when needed. What Is Smell? Your sense of smell is…
How to Identify and Treat Winter Allergies
When the winter chills begin and cold noses run, most think to blame a cold rather than allergies, but the latter is more common than you’d think. Understanding seasonal and indoor allergies can help you identify the true cause of your symptoms so you can find the most relief. Below are some strategies for tracking your…
What Is Tonsillitis?
What used to be a pillar of childhood – removing the tonsils because of an infection – is becoming a rare occurrence. Understanding what tonsillitis is will ensure that you seek treatment quickly when needed. Understanding a Tonsil Infection Tonsillitis is a broad term for any infection of the tonsils caused by either a viral…
Your Penicillin Allergy May Be Fake News
Penicillin allergies have long been considered the most common drug allergy in the U.S. An estimated one out of ten people in Charleston are allergic to penicillin – at least according to their medical charts. In reality, penicillin allergies are much less common than believed. Penicillin Allergies Allergies are an exaggerated immune system response to…
Soothing a Wintertime Sore Throat
If you notice that familiar, unpleasant scratchiness in the back of your throat, there are tips you can try to speed up your recovery. Symptoms of a Sore Throat Obviously, the most common symptom of a sore throat is…a feeling of soreness in the throat. This itchy, scratchy sensation is often the first sign of…
Pediatric Sinusitis
A child’s sinuses are not fully developed until late in the teen years. Although small, the maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (between the eyes) sinuses are present at birth. Unlike in adults, pediatric sinusitis is difficult to diagnose because symptoms of sinusitis can be caused by other problems, such as viral illness and allergy….
Patricia Roland, MD
Education Louisiana State University: BS in Nursing, BS in Zoology Louisiana State University: MD Louisiana State University Hospital: Internship Medical University of South Carolina: Resident in Anesthesiology Medical University of South Carolina: Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Certifications Board Certified Anesthesiology Board Certified Pediatric Anesthesiology Professional Affiliations American Society of Anesthesiologists Medical Society of South Carolina Roper St. Francis Healthcare Leadership…