Hearing Loss and Dementia (Alzheimer's)

Mark Nichols, MD May 16, 2019

As you age, hearing loss and dementia become more common. Research shows this isn't just a coincidence. There is a strong connection between hearing loss and dementia, Alzheimer's and other dementias.

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

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 ...

Allergies in Houston? Why You Might Need to See an Allergist?

Patricia Leonard, MD February 15, 2019 allergist, allergies

There are nearly 67 million people in the U.S. who suffer from allergies. Of those, nearly 81 percent report specific allergies to pollen. For those suffering from pollen allergies in Houston, allergy season is long and unforgiving, often lasting ...

What is Otosclerosis? (Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)

inboundMed February 05, 2019 hearing loss, otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is a condition that can lead to hearing loss. It occurs when your small bone in the middle ear (stapes) becomes stuck in place. Frequently, this occurs when your middle ear bone tissue grows around your stapes in a manner it ...

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Mark Nichols, MD February 01, 2019 bppv, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

View Video Have you ever felt like your head was spinning, even though obviously it isn't? Perhaps you feel light-headed or that your balance is off. If you're experiencing any of these, you could potentially be dealing with a condition known as ...

What is Conductive Hearing Loss? (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)

Mark Nichols, MD January 17, 2019 conductive hearing loss

What is conductive hearing loss? The best conductive hearing loss definition would be: It's a form of hearing loss that middle or outer ear irregularities cause. Conductive hearing loss often causes sound volumes to seem lower and this type of ...

What are Nasal Polyps? (Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)

inboundMed January 02, 2019 nasal polyps

Nasal polyps affect about four percent of the population, according to the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCIB). It’s estimated that they are up to four times more common in men than women. “How do I get nasal polyps?” That is ...

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