What is a Hoarse Voice (Hoarseness)? Signs, Causes and Treatments

Michael P Underbrink, MD September 03, 2019 laryngitis, hoarse throat, voice

Hoarseness is a presentation doctors see in primary care and ear, nose and throat practices, and is the reason for around one percent of all primary care consultations. It's important to know hoarseness isn't a disease in itself, but rather a ...

What is Laryngitis? (Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)

Michael P Underbrink, MD August 21, 2019 laryngitis, voice

Laryngitis is a condition many individuals have dealt with at some point in their lives. Most laryngitis cases are temporary, improving once the underlying cause becomes better, however, some people do end up with chronic laryngitis. In their ...

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

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 ...

Houston ENT and Allergy Blog

What is a Hoarse Voice (Hoarseness)? Signs, Causes and Treatments

What is Laryngitis? (Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)

Hearing Loss and Dementia (Alzheimer's)

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

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

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

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

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