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Vestibular Testing: Uncovering the Root of Balance Problems
April 16th, 2024|8 min read
Anaphylaxis: What You Need to Know Houston
April 5th, 2024|5 min read
What is an Immunologist? Conditions They Treat and When to Seek Help
April 1st, 2024|4 min read
Houston Allergies: Top 20 Questions for Your Houston Allergist
March 25th, 2024|12 min read
Hives (Urticaria): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
February 13th, 2024|12 min read
Allergy Shots: Indications, Process, and Benefits
January 22nd, 2024|13 min read
Handling Insect Allergies: Bee Stings, Fire Ant Bites & Venomous Insect Reactions
December 15th, 2023|11 min read
Hearing Loss: Balance, Falls, and Safety
August 31st, 2023|9 min read
Hearing Loss and Social Isolation
August 30th, 2023|9 min read
Hearing Loss and Strained Relationships
August 28th, 2023|11 min read
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
August 22nd, 2023|13 min read
The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss
August 18th, 2023|9 min read
Causes and Remedies for Stuffy Nose
July 24th, 2023|10 min read
Strep Throat: Symptoms, Contagious, Treatment, and Duration
July 21st, 2023|13 min read
Why it Hurts to Swallow: Common Causes of a Sore Throat
July 20th, 2023|12 min read
Inspire Sleep Apnea Device and Down's Syndrome
June 5th, 2023|12 min read
Feeling Tired All the Time? It Might Be Sleep Apnea
May 26th, 2023|5 min read
Bilateral Myringotomy with Tube Insertion: Purpose, Procedure, and Postoperative Care
May 25th, 2023|4 min read
Tonsillitis: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
April 13th, 2023|6 min read
Canker Sore Treatment Options, Symptoms, and Causes
March 20th, 2023|8 min read
Earaches In Children: Symptoms, Causes, Remedies, and Treatment
January 16th, 2023|10 min read
Pediatric Foreign Bodies of The Ear and Nose: Symptoms and Removal
January 12th, 2023|10 min read
Recurrent Ear, Throat, and Sinus Infections In Pediatrics: Signs, Causes, and Treatment
January 10th, 2023|14 min read
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis) in Children: Causes, Risk Factors, and How to Stop Them
December 29th, 2022|11 min read
Nasal Congestion and Obstruction in Children: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
December 20th, 2022|10 min read
Hearing Loss and Speech Delay in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and ENT Doctor
December 14th, 2022|9 min read
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
December 13th, 2022|9 min read
Allergies in Children: Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
November 28th, 2022|11 min read
Is a Loss of Sense of Smell and Sinus Infections Related?
November 24th, 2022|6 min read
6 Common Symptoms of Chronic Sinusitis To Watch Out For
November 24th, 2022|8 min read
Top 10 Reasons Children Need to See An ENT Doctor
November 22nd, 2022|10 min read
Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids: Problems, Vs, Cost, and Best
November 22nd, 2022|7 min read
Hearing Aid Repair: Common Problems, Prevention, and Service
October 17th, 2022|9 min read
Thyroid Surgery: Types, Indications, Risks, and Recovery
September 22nd, 2022|14 min read
Mastoidectomy Surgery: Indications, Procedure, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
September 15th, 2022|12 min read
Tympanoplasty Surgery: Indications, Procedure, and Recovery
September 14th, 2022|8 min read
Mohs Surgery: Indications, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risks, Recovery, and Reconstruction
September 6th, 2022|10 min read
Large Inferior Turbinate: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
August 12th, 2022|9 min read
Nasal Valve Collapse: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
August 9th, 2022|5 min read
7 Reasons To Treat Hearing Loss Now
July 25th, 2022|8 min read
What is an ENT Doctor/Specialist? When Should I See an ENT Near Me?
July 21st, 2022|4 min read
The Importance of a Communication Partner in the Hearing Evaluation Process
July 7th, 2022|6 min read
Allergy Blood Test: Indications, Process, and Results
July 5th, 2022|8 min read
Biologics In The Treatment of Asthma: Indications, Benefits, and Risks
July 1st, 2022|8 min read
Hearing Loss Explained: Normal, Mild, Moderate - Severe, Severe, and Profound
June 21st, 2022|8 min read
What are Nasal Polyps? (Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)
June 13th, 2022|6 min read
Frequent Runny Nose (Chronic Rhinitis) Treatment: RhinAer In-Office Procedure
June 10th, 2022|10 min read
Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea: Memory, Cardiac, Diabetes, Quality of Life, Sleepiness, Depression, Automobile Accidents, and Death
June 1st, 2022|14 min read
Why Do Hearing Aids Cost So Much?
May 27th, 2022|7 min read
Hearing Test/Screening at Age 50 or Older
May 24th, 2022|7 min read
Children Hearing Aids: Stigma, Childhood Diversity, and Barbie
May 20th, 2022|8 min read
Sneezing: 10 Reasons, Causes, and Triggers
May 17th, 2022|6 min read
Problems With CPAP? 5 CPAP Alternatives To Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
May 12th, 2022|7 min read
Inspire Sleep Apnea Device for the Treatment of Sleep Apnea
May 11th, 2022|12 min read
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
May 10th, 2022|12 min read
Allergist Specialist/Doctor: What do they do? When should I see one?
May 6th, 2022|7 min read
Food Intolerance (Sensitivity) Vs Food Allergies: Signs and Symptoms
May 5th, 2022|9 min read
Costco Hearing Aids vs Houston Hearing Center: Cost vs Value
May 5th, 2022|14 min read
Aphasia: Types, Causes, Prevalence, and Treatment Options
April 26th, 2022|9 min read
Asthma: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
April 25th, 2022|9 min read
Face Masks and Virtual Communication Affect Your Voice: Problems and Solutions
April 26th, 2021|10 min read
Conductive Hearing Loss: Causes, Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options
March 9th, 2021|10 min read
Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
March 3rd, 2021|11 min read
Anosmia (Loss of Sense of Smell) and COVID-19
January 29th, 2021|11 min read
Ear Tube Surgery (Tympanostomy) Procedure: Reasons and Benefits
January 28th, 2021|9 min read
Hard of Hearing: Definition, Causes, and Treatment Options
January 19th, 2021|7 min read
Environmental Allergies: Symptoms, Causes, Testing, and Treatment
November 23rd, 2020|10 min read
Tinnitus: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
November 23rd, 2020|13 min read
Sinus Headache: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
November 4th, 2020|11 min read
Dementia, Memory Loss, and Hearing Loss
October 13th, 2020|15 min read
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
September 22nd, 2020|10 min read
How to Pick a Hearing Aid
September 10th, 2020|2 min read
Fruit Flies Make Great Hearing Loss Test Subjects
August 26th, 2020|2 min read
COVID 19 and Hearing Loss – Small Studies, Big Implications
August 13th, 2020|2 min read
How to Get Water Out of the Ear
July 30th, 2020|2 min read
Stay Safe This July Fourth
July 1st, 2020|3 min read
What to Say to Your Loved One with Hearing Loss
June 26th, 2020|2 min read
How to Safely Clean Your Ears
June 11th, 2020|2 min read
How to Prevent Hearing Loss
May 28th, 2020|2 min read
What are Vocal Cord Nodules? (Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment)
May 22nd, 2020|8 min read
Telemedine, Houston ENT and Allergy, and Luma Health
May 19th, 2020|5 min read
Diseases That Cause Hearing Loss
May 14th, 2020|2 min read
What is Spasmodic Dysphonia? (Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment)
May 2nd, 2020|6 min read
Don’t Ignore These Signs of Hearing Loss
April 29th, 2020|2 min read
Playing Sports with Hearing Loss
April 15th, 2020|2 min read
Hearing Loss Myths
March 24th, 2020|3 min read
Protect Your Hearing in Four Key Places
March 13th, 2020|2 min read
Hearing Assistant Dogs
February 27th, 2020|2 min read
The Impact of Hearing Loss on Romantic Relationships
February 12th, 2020|2 min read
What is Vocal Abuse/Misuse? (Signs, Causes, and Treatment)
February 10th, 2020|6 min read
Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?
January 31st, 2020|2 min read
What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss
January 17th, 2020|2 min read
2020 Hearing: Make it a Priority
December 26th, 2019|3 min read
Is My Facial Pain or Facial Pressure Caused by a Sinus Infection?
December 17th, 2019|8 min read
Why Can't I Breathe Well Through My Nose? (Nasal Obstruction and Chronic Sinusitis)
December 13th, 2019|7 min read
Shop ‘Til You Drop…Don’t Let Hearing Loss Make You Stop!
December 13th, 2019|3 min read
Holiday Travel Tips for People with Hearing Aids
November 29th, 2019|3 min read
Why Do I Have Sinus Pressure or Sinus Pain? (Causes and Reasons)
November 20th, 2019|5 min read
How Often Do I Need My Hearing Tested?
November 15th, 2019|4 min read
Vocal Cord Paresis (Paralysis): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
October 26th, 2019|5 min read
Deep Brain Stimulation Offers New Hope for People with Tinnitus
October 25th, 2019|4 min read
What Is a Speech Pathologist and What Do They Do?
October 17th, 2019|5 min read
What is a Videostroboscopy Procedure? (Uses, Indications, and Cost)
October 11th, 2019|5 min read
Conductive Hearing Loss & Speech Deficits
October 11th, 2019|4 min read
Untreated Hearing Loss Linked to Loneliness, Depression
September 27th, 2019|4 min read
Laryngoscopy: Types, Procedure, Uses, and Indications
September 17th, 2019|5 min read
Can Surgery “Fix” Hearing Loss?
September 13th, 2019|4 min read
Acute Laryngitis vs Chronic Laryngitis: Symptoms, Differences, Diagnosis, and Treatment
September 12th, 2019|5 min read
Inflammation of Your Larynx (Voice Box): Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
September 6th, 2019|6 min read
What is a Hoarse Voice (Hoarseness)? Signs, Causes and Treatments
September 3rd, 2019|11 min read
How is Tinnitus Treated?
August 23rd, 2019|4 min read
What is Laryngitis? (Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)
August 21st, 2019|9 min read
What Causes Hearing Loss?
August 9th, 2019|4 min read
What is an Audiologist?
July 26th, 2019|2 min read
Feeling Dizzy? Don’t Ignore It.
July 12th, 2019|2 min read
Why do people develop hearing loss?
June 4th, 2019|2 min read
Hearing Loss and Dementia (Alzheimer's)
May 16th, 2019|6 min read
How Do You Know it’s Time for a Hearing Aid?
May 14th, 2019|2 min read
Top 9 Reasons Why You Should Treat Nasal Congestion
April 30th, 2019|6 min read
Nasal Congestion/Blockage and The Vivaer Procedure in Houston Texas
April 26th, 2019|10 min read
What is a Cholesteatoma? (Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)
April 3rd, 2019|4 min read
Parotid (Salivary Gland) Tumors: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
March 14th, 2019|12 min read
Allergies in Houston? Why You Might Need to See an Allergist?
February 15th, 2019|5 min read
What is Otosclerosis? (Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)
February 5th, 2019|5 min read
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
February 1st, 2019|5 min read
What is Conductive Hearing Loss? (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)
January 17th, 2019|5 min read
Ear Wax Removal: Reasons, Risks, and When to See a Doctor
October 10th, 2018|7 min read
ClariFix: The Runny Nose/Chronic Rhinitis Treatment in Houston
September 20th, 2018|7 min read
Runny Nose (Chronic Rhinitis): Definition, Symptoms, and Causes
September 18th, 2018|6 min read
Swollen Ear Canal: Common Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
August 23rd, 2018|7 min read
Care Credit and Houston ENT: How Does it Work?
August 2nd, 2018|5 min read
Balloon Sinuplasty Cost and Insurance Coverage in Houston
July 24th, 2018|8 min read
What is a Stapedectomy Surgery? (Indications, Procedure, Side Effects, and Recovery)
July 6th, 2018|5 min read
Branchial Cleft Cyst Treatment Options
July 5th, 2018|6 min read
What is Branchial Cleft Cyst? (Types, Causes, and Symptoms)
July 4th, 2018|6 min read
Audiologists and Balance Disorders: Fall Risks and Prevention
May 31st, 2018|7 min read
Swallowing Disorders and Dysphagia: Causes, Problems & Treatments
May 17th, 2018|5 min read
Early Signs of Communication Disorders in Children
May 10th, 2018|5 min read
What Is Auditory Processing Disorder? ( Symptoms and Treatments)
May 3rd, 2018|6 min read
Ear Infection (Acute Otitis Media): Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
April 24th, 2018|8 min read
What Is Hyperacusis? (Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)
April 19th, 2018|5 min read
What is Otitis Externa (Swimmers Ear)? (Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)
April 16th, 2018|7 min read
What is Vertigo? (Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments)
April 3rd, 2018|6 min read
What is Hay Fever? (Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)
March 28th, 2018|6 min read
Why Do I Sneeze All the Time? (Causes and Reasons)
March 27th, 2018|8 min read
Tympanic Membrane Perforation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
March 15th, 2018|6 min read
Most Common Allergens (Allergies) in Houston, Texas
March 9th, 2018|6 min read
What is a Nasal Endoscopy Procedure? (Indications, Side Effect & Uses)
February 27th, 2018|6 min read
Allergies vs Cold or Flu: Differences and Symptoms
February 16th, 2018|6 min read
Skin Allergy Tests in Houston: Reasons, Procedures, and Results
February 13th, 2018|6 min read
What is a Septoplasty? (Indications, Reasons, and Procedure)
December 19th, 2017|7 min read
What is a Deviated Nasal Septum? (Signs, Symptoms, and Causes)
December 18th, 2017|8 min read
ADHD and Children with Sleep Disordered Breathing (Sleep Apnea)
October 26th, 2017|7 min read
Enuresis (Bed Wetting) in Children: Common Causes and Reasons
October 24th, 2017|6 min read
What is a Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (T&A)?
October 20th, 2017|7 min read
Top 10 Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea in Children
October 18th, 2017|8 min read
Sleep Apnea in Children: Treatment Options
October 12th, 2017|7 min read
Sleep Apnea in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and Causes
October 10th, 2017|9 min read
Black Mold in Houston: Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
September 19th, 2017|6 min read
Mold Allergy Symptoms And Signs
September 7th, 2017|7 min read
What is a Cochlear Implant? (Definition, Reasons, and Indication)
August 25th, 2017|6 min read
What are the Different Types (Styles) of Hearing Aids?
August 22nd, 2017|6 min read
What is a Light Driven Hearing Aid? (Reasons, Uses, and Benefits)
August 16th, 2017|5 min read
What is an Audiologist? (Reasons and Indications)
July 31st, 2017|6 min read
What is a Hearing Test? (Types and Reasons)
July 19th, 2017|7 min read
What is Tinnitus? (Definition, Causes, and Treatment)
July 4th, 2017|5 min read
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)? (Causes and Effects)
June 27th, 2017|6 min read
When should I consider getting a Hearing Aid? (Signs, Reasons, and Indications)
June 21st, 2017|6 min read
Insurance Coverage for Houston ENT Procedures: Copays, Deductibles, and Network Coverage
June 13th, 2017|5 min read
Houston Allergy Forecast and the Impact on It's Residents
June 7th, 2017|6 min read
The Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure: Process, Side Effects, and Recovery
June 1st, 2017|6 min read
What is a Balloon Sinuplasty? (Indications, Benefits, and Risks)
May 31st, 2017|6 min read
What is Zenker's Diverticulum? (Causes, Signs, and Treatment)
May 25th, 2017|5 min read
What is a Frenulectomy or Frenectomy? (Reasons and Indications)
May 23rd, 2017|6 min read
Acute vs Chronic Sinusitis: Treatment Options
May 19th, 2017|6 min read
Everything Houston Residents Need to Know About Sinusitis Diagnosis
May 17th, 2017|6 min read
What is a Sinus Infection? (Signs and Symptoms)
May 16th, 2017|6 min read
Understanding Skin Allergies
March 31st, 2017|2 min read
When Should You See Your Allergist?
March 14th, 2017|2 min read
Are Your Kids Coming Home with Colds?
March 1st, 2017|1 min read
Your Adult Tonsillectomy
December 27th, 2016|2 min read
Does Your Nose Whistle When You Breathe?
December 16th, 2016|4 min read
Schedule Your ENT Treatment Appointment This Winter
November 28th, 2016|2 min read
Avoid Allergies This Halloween
October 13th, 2016|1 min read
Enlarged Adenoids and Sleep Apnea
October 4th, 2016|1 min read
Living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
October 2nd, 2016|1 min read
Subcutaneous and Sublingual Immunotherapy
September 30th, 2016|1 min read
Is Your Hay Fever Acting Up?
September 27th, 2016|1 min read
Protect Yourself from Hearing Loss
September 16th, 2016|1 min read
Sinusitis, Allergies, or a Common Cold?
September 2nd, 2016|1 min read
Don't Wait to Have Your Hearing Tested
August 30th, 2016|1 min read
Dizziness While Driving?
August 23rd, 2016|1 min read
Schedule an ENT Appointment Before School Starts
August 9th, 2016|1 min read
Swimmer's Ear Treatment
July 25th, 2016|1 min read
Causes of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
June 23rd, 2016|1 min read
Understanding Balance Disorders
June 9th, 2016|1 min read
Throat Issues After Traveling?
June 3rd, 2016|1 min read
Enjoy Summer with Allergy Treatment from Our ENT Clinic
June 1st, 2016|1 min read
Recognizing Mastoiditis
May 31st, 2016|1 min read
Caring for Your Child Following Their Tonsillectomy
May 26th, 2016|1 min read