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Does A CT Scan Show Sinus Infection?
Sinus problems can be identified with X-rays or CT scans. A black sinus indicates good health with no mucosal layer, while gray areas can indicate thickening due to chronic sinusitis. Swelling and redness around the eyes can also be signs of severe sinus infections. Examining the...
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Dec
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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Dec
How to Get Rid of a Stuffy Nose
If the nasal tissues and blood vessels swell, it results in congestion. A stuffy nose can be a reaction to environmental substances that inflame or irritate the nasal tissues, an infection, virus, or allergies. When is it time to see a doctor for a stuffy nose?In many case...
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ENT vs Otolaryngologist
What is the difference between an Otolaryngologist and an ENT?“Otolaryngologist” is just another word for the same medical specialty as an ENT - an ear, nose, and throat specialist.The only difference is that ENT is easier to remember and pronounce.ENT specialists...
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9 Reasons to See an ENT in Texas
An ENT is an ear, nose, and throat specialist, an “otolaryngologist,” who has dedicated five more years of intensive, post-graduate training after medical school. These specialists are the experts in treating a range of health conditions affecting that area of the bod...
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TENTS: Our Philosophy of Care
Texas ENT Specialists is one of the leading ENT networks in the nation. We're often asked what sets us apart from others and our answer is always the same: At TENTS, patients are our priority, and our philosophy of care extends beyond the clinic.Patient education translate...
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Dec
Stay Healthy During Summer Air Travel
Summer is here, and people are ready to travel! After a year of staying in, this summer may be one of the most traveled to date. Most of us are out of practice when flying the friendly skies, and some of us may be nervous about it. Here's how you can stay safe and healthy w...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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