Houston ENT and Allergy Blog

  Sleep apnea is characterized by brief pauses in breathing throughout the night as a person sleeps. Sleep apnea may be caused by a disruption in communication from the brain (central sleep apnea), a physical blockage of the upper or lower airway ...

Sleep apnea is characterized by sporadic pauses in breathing as you sleep. It can leave you waking at night gasping for air or feeling overly exhausted the following day as a result of insufficient sleep. Sleep apnea takes place in three common ...

Obstructive sleep apnea can be a serious health concern if left untreated. It can result in an increase in the risk of heart attack, diabetes, stroke, memory loss, and other serious diseases. Lack of sleep can cause daytime drowsiness, making you ...

If you struggle with breathlessness during sleep and often wake up during the night gasping for air, you might be suffering from sleep apnea. 

Loss of smell, or anosmia, is one of COVID-19's known symptoms. But, if you're experiencing anosmia, you don't need to panic. There are a lot of possible causes for anosmia and most are temporary. Below you'll find an overview of how you smell, what ...