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Oct

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Should You Get an Allergy Test?

Assessments are all the rage right now. Whether it's a COVID test, an online test, or just testing one’s patience, we seem to be in the exam era, and allergies are no different. What is an allergy test? An allergy test helps determine if your body has an allergi...

Oct

Taking Care of Your Voice Like a Professional

For those patients who use their voice professionally like singers or speakers, there are several things you can do to keep your voice healthy. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HYDRATION: 64 ounces a day is highly recommended to maintain hydration. Research indicates adequate hydration allow...

Oct

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Not This Year, Allergies

Some of us gear up for allergy season every year, while others forget it exists until we start sneezing and itching. Allergies are like a younger sibling that won't leave us alone. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s true. With a few simple st...

Oct

A Snore-Free Valentine

Snoring is the worst. If you live with a snorer, you know all about the cruel irony of the affliction. Snorers involuntarily make others suffer as well. On the other hand, you could be the snorer and riddled with guilt for disturbing your partner's sleep. It’s all so...

Oct

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Inspire Sleep: How It Works

Inspire works inside the body. It's a small device placed during a same-day, outpatient procedure. When the patient is ready for bed, they simply click the remote to turn Inspire on. While asleep, Inspire opens the patient’s airway, allowing them to breathe normally...

Oct

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Post-Vaccination Life

It's vaccination season! According to the New York Times, the CDC claims that roughly 20. 7 million Americans have received the first dose of a COVID vaccine. Although some may argue that the rollout is slow, it’s coming nonetheless. Whether you have already received t...

Oct

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Why People Get Colds in Quarantine

Originally published in Consumer Reportsby Sally WadykaEven people taking a vast array of precautions to stay safe from COVID-19 might find themselves battling a more familiar foe: the common cold. During a winter where the slightest cough can prompt a panicked trip to a corona...

Oct

Antibiotics in cold and flu season

Originally posted on The Conversationby James Dickinson, Ranjani Somayaji, Samiha Tarek Ah MohsenAntibiotics are over-prescribed in Canada and worldwide, often for infections that do not need their help, particularly respiratory conditions. While these unnecessary prescriptions...

Jan

Should You Get Sinus Surgery?

Corinna Rios is not a native Texan, and when she moved from North Carolina, she started to experience a lot of allergy-related issues that turned into sinus issues. Perhaps it's ironic that she’s a Texas ENT employee, but it allowed her to be on the front lines of wha...

Jan

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Is It a Cold, the Flu, Allergies, or COVID-19?

Originally posted on WebMDby Stephanie WatsonIn the past, a cough or sore throat would have been a pretty obvious sign that you'd caught a cold or the flu. During this year’s cold and flu season, you also have to wonder whether you have COVID-19. It’s an impor...

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