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November 4, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Why I Love Being an Audiologist, Episode 3 – Lessons Learned on Pediatric Day

Once a month, the Audiology clinic scheduled pediatric patients to come into the clinic on a certain day. The students assigned to clinic that day were the students currently enrolled in the Pediatric Audiology Course. I learned some important things during that class. Ask parents ahead of time about any fears their child may have. […]

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October 27, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Ears, Hearing & Balance

Can I Use Ear Candles to Clean My Ears?

Ear Candles are a homeopathic remedy for ear wax removal. Many people swear that they are the easiest way to remove ear wax. Unfortunately, they can also be very dangerous. There have been many experiments either trying to prove or disprove the effectiveness of ear candles for removing ear wax. A simple internet search or […]

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October 22, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Neck & Throat

What are Thyroid Nodules?

Thyroid nodules are focal growths of thyroid cells that form a lump within the gland. The majority of these nodules are benign and not cancerous. Generally, these nodules do not affect the overall metabolic function of the gland. As an ENT practice, we diagnose, evaluate and follow these nodules in patients who have them. When medically indicated, […]

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October 19, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Hearing Loss Articles

Children and Noise Exposure

As adults we may realize that sounds are noisy, and that sounds we are exposed to at work or during recreational activities can affect our hearing. What many people don’t realize is that children are often exposed to dangerous levels of sounds and often times we are the ones exposing them to these sounds. In […]

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Why I Love Being an Audiologist, Episode 2 – Kids are Smart

October 14, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Hearing Aid News

Why I Love Being an Audiologist, Episode 2 – Kids are Smart

Children are often underestimated. They can be a challenge to work with but very rewarding. While I was working on my Ph.D., I worked for the University as a graduate assistant. I remember one day I was supervising and the clinicians that day were seeing a 4-year old boy for the second time. He had […]

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Can I Take Allergy Medicine if I Have High Blood Pressure?

October 5, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Sinus & Nose

Can I Take Allergy Medicine if I Have High Blood Pressure?

Many people suffer from seasonal allergies, especially in the Coastal Bend. A common concern that we encounter when treating allergy patients is that they would like to try allergy medicine but are afraid that it will elevate blood pressure. In general, most allergy medicine is safe to use in patients with underlying high blood pressure. […]

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September 29, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Sinus & Nose

Inferior Turbinate Reduction

The inferior turbinates are the largest of 3 sets of turbinates that naturally occur within each nasal cavity. They are thin bones lined by mucosa whose purpose is to humidify air via surface area during nasal inspiration. The inferior turbinates are located near the nasal floor, and are often referred to as the bulbous structures that […]

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September 23, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Ears, Hearing & Balance

What Are Myringotomy Tubes?

Myringotomy tubes, otherwise known as ear tubes, are small tubes that are surgically placed into the eardrum. They are also known as pressure equalization tubes. As such, the purpose of these tubes is to equalize the pressure of the middle ear to that of the external ear, or atmospheric pressure. Patients require these tubes when they suffer […]

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September 17, 2020 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Ears, Hearing & Balance

Vertigo

Vertigo is a sensation of moving or having the room moving around you. It is often described as a spinning sensation. It can cause nausea and if severe enough, vomiting. If you ever over-indulged in alcohol when younger or participated in a game where they had you spin around several times quickly, you will know […]

What Causes Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss can be caused by many things. Some are preventable, some are not. Here we will briefly look at some of the most common causes of hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss Also known as Presbycusis, hearing loss due to aging is the third most common chronic health complaint among older adults. Just as we […]

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ENT Health Blog

Why I Love Being an Audiologist, Episode 3 – Lessons Learned on Pediatric Day

Can I Use Ear Candles to Clean My Ears?

What are Thyroid Nodules?

Children and Noise Exposure

Why I Love Being an Audiologist, Episode 2 – Kids are Smart

Can I Take Allergy Medicine if I Have High Blood Pressure?

Inferior Turbinate Reduction

What Are Myringotomy Tubes?

Vertigo

What Causes Hearing Loss?

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