Face Masks and Virtual Communication Affect Your Voice: Problems and Solutions

Michael P Underbrink, MD April 26, 2021 voice

The current global pandemic has resulted in many changes, including many people communicating virtually throughout the day, and many others having to communicate while wearing face coverings.

Anosmia (Loss of Sense of Smell) and COVID-19

John D Edwards, MD January 29, 2021 loss of sense of smell, covid19

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 ...

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 ...

Environmental Allergies: Symptoms, Causes, Testing, and Treatment

Vasudha Mantravadi, M.D. November 23, 2020 allergy clinic, allergies, environmental allergies

Environmental allergies involve an overreaction of your immune system to things existing in your everyday work, home, and outdoor surroundings. Here you'll learn more about what they are, what causes them, and your different treatment options.

Sinus Headache: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Sanjeev J. Shah, MD November 04, 2020 sinus headache

Around 70% to 80% of the population in the United States experience headaches, with 50% experiencing a minimum of one headache each month, 15% a minimum of one a week and 5% every day. The occurrence of headaches increases dramatically when you're ...

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Michael P Underbrink, MD September 22, 2020 voice

If you've ever had too much beer and pizza, you're probably familiar with the uncomfortable feeling of acid reflux. The hallmarks of reflux are chest pain, nausea, and heartburn. However, there's another condition you should familiarize yourself ...

What are Vocal Cord Nodules? (Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment)

Michael P Underbrink, MD May 22, 2020 Vocal Cord Nodules, voice

Vocal cord disorders can not only impact your vocal cords, but your voice and ability to talk, too. Vocal cord nodules affect both boys and girls of any age and commonly cause voice problems in both adults and children. What are Nodules of the Vocal ...

Telemedine, Houston ENT and Allergy, and Luma Health

Chuck Leider May 19, 2020 telemedicine

Houston ENT and Allergy are committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of our employees, clinicians, and patients always, but particularly because of the recent concern and outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. As such, we have added the safety and ...

What is Spasmodic Dysphonia? (Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment)

Michael P Underbrink, MD May 02, 2020 spasmodic dysphonia, voice

Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is defined as a voice disorder. It leads to involuntary spasms in your larynx or voice box muscles. It causes your voice to break and have a strained, tight or strangled sound. Spasmodic dysphonia can lead to issues that ...

What is Vocal Abuse/Misuse? (Signs, Causes, and Treatment)

Michael P Underbrink, MD February 10, 2020 vocal misuse, vocal abuse, voice

Many individuals require their voices for work. Among those who need their voices for work, most commonly it's singers, public speakers, teachers, sales people, customer service representatives, and lawyers. Around 17.9 million individuals in the ...

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