08

Aug

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What Are Common Allergy Disorders?

Allergies are how your immune system responds to a substance in your environment. It can be considered an overreaction to something that, to most other people, is harmless. This includes environmental allergies such as pollen and dust, food allergies, and allergies to medications...

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08

Jul

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What Causes Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss can be a frustrating and challenging experience. It is a common problem for older adults; however, hearing loss can affect people of all ages. If your hearing begins to become impaired, or you are concerned about developing hearing loss, it helps to know what some of...

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08

Jul

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5 Common Ear Problems

Ear problems can be a huge source of discomfort for an individual. If you are feeling irritation or pain in your ear or experiencing hearing loss, it could be the result of a variety of ear problems. It is best to treat your ear concern as soon as you can to minimize any negative...

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27

May

Woman getting her ear looked at by a doctor.

Your Hearing Health

At Texas ENT we want to bring awareness and create a culture shift around the ways we think about hearing loss. Read on to understand how you can take control of your hearing health.As National Better Hearing Month comes to a close, at Texas ENT Specialists we want to remind yo...

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02

Mar

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PROPEL Case Study With Dr. Agbetoba

Texas ENT is proud to congratulate Dr. Abib Agbetoba and his recent completion of a case study with the PROPEL sinus implant to help patients who suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis. Dr. Agbetoba is a fellowship-trained rhinologist and skull base surgeon in Houston, TX. His...

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13

Dec

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Could You Have a Food Allergy?

*NOTE - we no longer offer food and drug allergy testing at any of our facilities. We do Environmental Allergies Testing only.Food allergies can be tricky. Some people know the foods that trigger a reaction because their symptoms happen immediately, while others may not react fo...

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03

Dec

Man in pain holding his ear.

Why Is There Fluid in My Ear?

Anyone could experience fluid in the ear. This symptom is the result of some type of dysfunction of the eustachian tube. The tube extends from the middle ear to the upper throat behind the nose. The symptoms of fluid in the ear can range from minor discomfort to very severe pain...

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03

Dec

Woman with CPAP machine

Who Treats Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can have an enormous impact on your quality of life. The symptoms of the condition can include loud snoring, breathing that stops and starts, and the inability to get healthy, restorative sleep. If you suffer from sleep apnea, you may f...

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03

Dec

an image of a doctor doing an ear exam on a young child

When Should I See a Pediatric ENT?

Ear, nose, and throat disorders are among the primary reasons children need to see a doctor. As most parents know, children can get sick fairly often. When does your child need specialist care, beyond a pediatrician? If your child has any of the following symptoms, it could mean...

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03

Dec

Doctor consulting a patient

When Should I See a Doctor for Acid Reflux?

When acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, it causes a condition known as acid reflux. This typically occurs when the sphincter (valve) that keeps stomach acid from entering the esophagus is not working properly. The most common acid reflux symptoms are burning in th...

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