Houston ENT and Allergy Blog

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects hundreds of thousands of Americans, and if you're someone who's living with OSA (or you live with someone who has OSA) you know how difficult each night can be. If you're constantly waking up because of a lack of breath, or you're being woken by a spouse or partner who is snoring or rasping loudly throughout the night, it's important to seek treatment right away. At Houston ENT & Allergy in Town & Country, we can provide relief for your sleep apnea, and also help you learn how to live with OSA on a daily basis.… Read More

When you come home after a long business trip or vacation, you often need a few days to recover and get organized before heading back to work or school. If you come back with a scratchy or sore throat, it can be that much harder to hit the ground running. At Houston ENT & Allergy in Town & Country, we can treat any throat conditions that are hindering your return to a normal routine.… Read More

There have been amazing advances in medicine over the past 100 years. New technologies and research have given doctors a better understanding of the human body, as well as better access to effective treatments for a number of conditions. When Houston ENT & Allergy opened in 1907, Dr. John Foster and his initial team were dedicated to providing exceptional ear, nose, and throat treatment to everyone that walked through the door. Now, nearly 110 years later, we have 12 locations with teams of doctors and nurses who are just as dedicated to treating any type of ENT condition.… Read More

Chronic sinus problems, such as rhinitis and sinusitis, can sometimes seem like they will never end. If you've dealt with conditions such as these, you know how important it is to have an ENT doctor examine you as soon as possible. At our Town & Country ENT clinic, we've seen a number of sinus conditions and met a number of patients that thought relief would never come. Fortunately, we have the knowledge and expertise to effectively treat any ENT condition.… Read More

Many people undergo a tonsillectomy as a child, and therefore don't have to worry about tonsil problems later in life. However, there are those adults that still have their tonsils, and don't think about them until they become swollen or inflamed. This infection, known as tonsillitis, can cause many problems, including trouble sleeping, swallowing, and talking. At our Town & Country ENT clinic, the Houston ENT & Allergy team can treat your tonsillitis, or perform a tonsillectomy and remove those troublesome glands.… Read More

When you move to a new city, there are many things you have to get used to and adjustments you have to make. Finding the quickest route to work and figuring out where the closest grocery store is are just a couple of the things you have to learn quickly. But what about your allergies? Coming to a state like Texas, there are different allergens in the air, and while you may not have been sensitive to them in your previous city, now that you're in Houston, you could experience problems. At Houston ENT & Allergy, we've helped many new residents adjust to their new surroundings.… Read More

If you've ever listened to music at a high volume, such as at a concert, you may have experienced a ringing or buzzing in your ears following the event. While this is not good for your hearing, the ringing usually subsides after a few days. On the other hand, if you experience a chronic ringing in your ears that others can't hear, you could be suffering from tinnitus. At our Town & Country ENT clinic, we've helped many people that suffer from tinnitus, and while there isn't a specific cure for the condition, there are many effective treatment options.… Read More