Ear Tube Surgery (Tympanostomy) Procedure: Reasons and Benefits

Tara Morrison, MD January 28, 2021 tymponastomy, ear tube surgery

If your child experiences frequent ear infections, a chronic build-up of fluid in the middle ear, or experiences speech or hearing issues related to infections and fluid in their ears, they might require ear tubes. Or if you're having difficulty ...

Top 9 Reasons Why You Should Treat Nasal Congestion

Tara Morrison, MD April 30, 2019 nasal congestion

Nasal Congestion/Blockage and The Vivaer Procedure in Houston Texas

Tara Morrison, MD April 26, 2019 nasal obstruction, nasal blockage, vivaer procedure

Nasal congestion and blockage affect many people. There can be a number of causes of nasal blockage and it can affect your quality of life causing minor problems like a sore nose and dry mouth to more serious problems like trouble sleeping and ...

What is a Cholesteatoma? (Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)

Tara Morrison, MD April 03, 2019 cholesteatoma

cholesteatoma Definition A cholesteatoma is a non-cancerous, abnormal skin growth, or cyst, that can develop behind the eardrum. Although it can rarely be the result of a birth defect (congenital cholesteatoma), it's most commonly caused by ...

Parotid (Salivary Gland) Tumors: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments

Tara Morrison, MD March 14, 2019 parotid tumors, salivary gland

A salivary gland tumor or parotid tumor is cancer beginning in one of your salivary glands. It's not just a single disease. You actually have various salivary glands near and inside your mouth. Many types of-cancerous (benign) tumors and cancer can ...

Ear Wax Removal: Reasons, Risks, and When to See a Doctor

Tara Morrison, MD October 10, 2018 ear wax removal

Earwax, also known as cerumen, plays an important role in your body. It helps eliminate dirt, debris, hair and dead skin cells from your ear canal. Earwax keeps your ear canal from becoming itchy and uncomfortable and it lowers your risk of ...

ClariFix: The Runny Nose/Chronic Rhinitis Treatment in Houston

Tara Morrison, MD September 20, 2018 clarifix, runny nose, chronic rhinitis

Over 24 million individuals in the U.S. struggle with chronic rhinitis. If you suffer from a persistent stuffy or runny nose, there's a good chance you could have chronic rhinitis. Treatments like pills, drops and sprays might not provide you with ...

Houston ENT and Allergy Blog

Tara Morrison, MD

Recent Posts

Ear Tube Surgery (Tympanostomy) Procedure: Reasons and Benefits

Top 9 Reasons Why You Should Treat Nasal Congestion

Nasal Congestion/Blockage and The Vivaer Procedure in Houston Texas

What is a Cholesteatoma? (Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)

Parotid (Salivary Gland) Tumors: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments

Ear Wax Removal: Reasons, Risks, and When to See a Doctor

ClariFix: The Runny Nose/Chronic Rhinitis Treatment in Houston

Runny Nose (Chronic Rhinitis): Definition, Symptoms, and Causes

Swollen Ear Canal: Common Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Early Signs of Communication Disorders in Children

Get our content sent directly to you!

Lists by Topic

Click on the book to download our 31 page eBook on Balloon Sinuplasty!