What is Vertigo? (Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments)

Mark Nichols, MD April 03, 2018

People who suffer from vertigo may experience sensations that the world is rocking, rotating and spinning around them — even when they are standing perfectly still. It’s like experiencing seasickness on dry land.

What is Hay Fever? (Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)

Patricia Leonard, MD March 28, 2018 allergies, hay fever, sneeze

Hay fever, technically known as allergic rhinitis, affects between 40 and 60 million Americans, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. While the name “hay fever” is how this condition is typically referred to, it ...

Why Do I Sneeze All the Time? (Causes and Reasons)

Patricia Leonard, MD March 27, 2018 allergies, sneeze

The sneeze. It’s one of your body’s most powerful methods of defense, but it can leave you feeling more than a little helpless when sneezing seems to take over and you can’t seem to stop. No matter what the cause of your need to sneeze may be, it is ...

Tympanic Membrane Perforation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Chuck Leider March 15, 2018 tympanic membrane perforation, perforated eardrum

Your tympanic membrane (TM) is an important component of your ear and your hearing. You most likely know it better as your eardrum. The tympanic membrane consists of several layers of tissue which are the:

Most Common Allergens (Allergies) in Houston, Texas

Patricia Leonard, MD March 09, 2018 allergies

Allergy season is bad each year in Houston. And, according to Houston Chronicle article, Dr. Joshua Septimus, an internist associated with Weill Cornell Medical School and Houston Methodist Hospital, hasn't seen a year yet that wasn't severe. ...

What is a Nasal Endoscopy Procedure? (Indications, Side Effect & Uses)

Chuck Leider February 27, 2018

If you've been told by your Houston ENT doctor you require a nasal endoscopy, your first thoughts may be, "what is a nasal endoscopy and what is that thing they'll be putting up my nose?" Not to fear, it's not as scary as it sounds.

Allergies vs Cold or Flu: Differences and Symptoms

Patricia Leonard, MD February 16, 2018 allergies

It’s that time of year again. The time of year when Houston temperatures are fluctuating like crazy and germs, viruses, and pollen simultaneously saturate the air. It can be enough to make your head spin – or at least feel like it is spinning.

Skin Allergy Tests in Houston: Reasons, Procedures, and Results

Patricia Leonard, MD February 13, 2018 allergy testing

A skin allergy test is an important diagnostic tool used to help determine which allergies or sensitivities some people may have. The tests themselves are conducted under the supervision of board-certified allergists who analyze a variety of key ...

What is a Septoplasty? (Indications, Reasons, and Procedure)

Kathleen Rose McDonald, MD December 19, 2017 septoplasty

A common problem that causes many patients to go to the doctors is a nasal obstruction. A frequent cause of nasal obstruction is a deviated nasal septum. Septoplasty is a surgical procedure that fixes septal deviation and improves the patient's ...

What is a Deviated Nasal Septum? (Signs, Symptoms, and Causes)

Kathleen Rose McDonald, MD December 18, 2017 deviated septum

Around 2.2 million Americans have a deviated nasal septum. That's one in 124 people. Actually, it’s fairly common to have an uneven septum. As much as 80 percent of all nasal septums have some degree of deviation, according to estimates by the ...

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