ENT Health Blog

TruDi™ is the first true 3D navigation platform in Otolaryngology that has proprietary navigation-enabled balloons and instruments.  It constructs a 3D visual of the sinuses to give ENT surgeons an accurate, simple and reliable option for their endoscopic sinus procedures. Dr. Weiss is proud to offer TruDi real-time image guidance for ENT sinus procedures performed […]

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Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is a type of inflammation affecting the nose that occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Nasal signs and symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose and sneezing. Ocular symptoms include red, itchy, and watery eyes, and sometimes swelling around the eyes. This condition occurs when the […]

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Diagnosis is Key! Finding the right ENT specialist is not always an easy task. Dr. Weiss is a specialist with extensive experience in treating chronic sinusitis. When diagnosing sinus disease Dr. Weiss needs to determine whether you have acute or chronic sinusitis, along with the underlying cause, as this determines the correct treatment. Typically patients […]

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What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is common, especially in South Texas. Acute sinusitis can be triggered by a cold or allergies and may resolve on its own. Chronic sinusitis can last from four to eight weeks or longer and may be caused by an infection from bacteria or fungus, Its cause can be hard to pin […]

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