Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure Video
This video shows an animation of the balloon sinuplasty procedure. […]
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Todd M. Weiss, MD, a 2022 ThreeBestRated® award-winning ENT doctor in Corpus Christi opens up about sinus practice and shares tips to maintain hearing aids
Corpus Christi ENT Sinus and Allergy is the leading sinus institute in the greater Coastal Bend. Dr. Weiss is dedicated to diagnosing and treating nose and sinus conditions. His practice, working as a team with the local hospitals and community, is dedicated to ongoing provision in this ever-changing world of medical and surgical treatments. Their […]
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Summer Sinuses
Summer sinus and allergy symptoms in the Coastal Bend are quite common. Allergens encountered during the hot summers are primarily weeds, grass and mold. Bermuda and Timothy grass are at one of their highest levels during the summer heat. Pigweed and sagebrush are common summer weeds. Additionally, with increased rain comes increased mold. Heat and […]
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What Causes My Chronic Cough?
The three common causes for chronic cough are allergy, asthma and acid reflux. Allergy, along with non-allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, result in post nasal drainage that triggers a cough. Acid reflux irritates mucosa near the voice box that triggers mucus production, and subsequent cough. Asthma is a lower respiratory tract source for chronic cough and is […]
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What Causes Post Nasal Drip?
Postnasal drip is a common symptom for patients in the Coastal Bend. The primary source for this is inflammation in the back of the nose caused by either allergic or non-allergic sources. Irritation at the mucosal surface causes the mucin glands to secrete mucus. While environmental pollens are the most common cause, other sources such as chemical […]
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Why I Love Audiology, Episode 8 – Audiology Specialists
Another reason I love Audiology is the diversity of populations and work settings to choose from. While the foundation of Audiology remains the same, one of the most interesting things about is its variability. Once you have completed your education, you have a variety of work settings to choose from. Whether it is the age […]
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How Does the Balance System Work?
We have all probably felt a little off balance or dizzy when we spin around for a period of time, or get off a boat, or sometimes even step off of a treadmill. This feeling usually lasts for a short period of time and then we go back to normal. How or why does this […]
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I Hate That Sound!
There has been a growing awareness over the last several years of an auditory phenomenon. It is called Misophonia. Quite literally, Misophonia is a hatred of sound. Individuals with Misophonia have extreme reactions to certain sounds we hear every day. They are actually hypersensitive to the sound. We probably all have certain sounds that give […]
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Why I Love Audiology, Episode 7 – Audiology Humor
Probably every profession has its own inside jokes. Ones that only people with similar jobs can understand. Audiology is no different. Some of the jokes are related to commonly used terms, while others are about the profession in general. Cartoons are common, showing the structures of the ear as lively little creatures misbehaving. Lots of […]
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Dementia and Hearing Loss
For years we have been told that reading, playing logic games, doing puzzles, and being active in society will help keep our brains healthy. It turns out that now being an active listener may also help. There is increasing evidence that there may be a link between Dementia and untreated hearing loss. Not that the […]
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