Dr. Michael Todd Hopfenspirger MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
560 S. Maple St 40 Waconia MN, 55387Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Michael Hopfenspirger is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Waconia, MN. Dr. Hopfenspirger specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Dr. Michael Todd Hopfenspirger MD's Expert Contributions
Why shouldn't I use cotton swabs?
You may just as likely end up pushing wax deeper into your ear canals where it will likely not ever come out by itself. Less likely, you’ll injury your ear canal skin or ear drum. READ MORE
Why was I prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection? Don't I need drops?
It’s a legitimate concern. Ear infections are notoriously mis- (and over) diagnosed. It’s also impossible to say without a proper exam. Most antibiotics carry little risk, however. Either make a choice or get a second opinion. READ MORE
Strange taste in mouth after strep throat--is this normal?
Probably. Antibiotics and changes to the oral flora can do things like this. Doubtful that food/drink choices are important. READ MORE
I had a balloon sinuplasty and symptoms are coming back. Do I need it again?
You’d probably need a sinus CT and/or an endoscopic sinus exam to determine this. READ MORE
Are these crackling sounds in my ear from TMJ?
Likely this is still the TMJ issue. These are often chronic problems that flare-up from time to time. Sometimes people need to have oral appliances adjusted, have more therapy, etc. READ MORE
Why does my head hurt when I blow my nose?
When you blow your nose you force air into your sinuses. In an otherwise normal/healthy sinus, the air just comes right back out. In an inflamed and partially obstructed sinus, you may force air in and that air may have a hard time getting out, leaving a positive pressure in a given sinus. This may be uncomfortable. Other explanations may exist, but this seems a likely one in this case. READ MORE
Alzheimer's and loss of smell?
These may or may not be connected. Most people lose the acuity of their sense of smell with age, some more than others depending upon their genetics. Some viruses can also damage the sense of smell. There are many other ways that smell can be damaged, lost or attenuated. He would need to see an Otolaryngologist for assessment. READ MORE
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Ear Infection
- Tonsillitis
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Ridgeview Medical Center
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500 SOUTH MAPLE STREET WACONIA MN 55387ST FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1455 ST FRANCIS AVENUE SHAKOPEE MN 55379