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 ...

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. ...

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