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 ...

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 ...

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

Tara Morrison, MD September 18, 2018 runny nose, chronic rhinitis

View Video Despite all your efforts like blowing your nose or using nostril spray, your nose won't stop dripping and it's becoming red, raw and more tender by the minute. What can you do? The first thing you can do is to learn more about what a ...

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

Tara Morrison, MD August 23, 2018 swollen ear canal, ear aches

Care Credit and Houston ENT: How Does it Work?

Chuck Leider August 02, 2018 carecredit, credit card

Whether you’re purchasing hearing aids in Houston or need assistance managing certain ear, nose, and throat procedures with high deductibles, CareCredit and Houston ENT and Allergy go hand-in-hand.

Balloon Sinuplasty Cost and Insurance Coverage in Houston

Chuck Leider July 24, 2018 balloon sinuplasty

You're struggling with sinus problems and your doctor examined you and gave you a diagnosis of sinusitis, which you’ve learned is sinus lining inflammation. The doctor prescribes you medication after your symptoms weren't responding to ...

What is a Stapedectomy Surgery? (Indications, Procedure, Side Effects, and Recovery)

Chuck Leider July 06, 2018 otosclerosis, stapedectomy

If you've been diagnosed with otosclerosis, your doctor may recommend stapedectomy surgery. Otosclerosis is a self-limited bone growth in one or both ears that can cause hearing difficulty. As the bone growth becomes larger it can lead to ...

Branchial Cleft Cyst Treatment Options

Tracy Jakob, MD July 05, 2018 branchial cleft cyst

Branchial cleft cysts develop during the developmental-embryonic stage when there is abnormal or improper neck or collarbone tissue development. Branchial cleft cysts can be noticeable and look like an opening on one or both sides of the neck. ...

What is Branchial Cleft Cyst? (Types, Causes, and Symptoms)

Tracy Jakob, MD July 04, 2018 branchial cleft cyst

People who have a branchial cleft cyst are born with the condition, which begins in early in the embryonic stage. Though it is present at birth, it may not be recognized until adolescence among those who have this condition.

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