Many adults are surprised when their ENT proposes a tonsillectomy. They ask, isn’t that something for children? Or, is there an age limit for tonsil removal in adults? A tonsillectomy can actually be conducted on anyone of any age. Your provider will look at the state of your tonsils and your specific symptoms rather than […]
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For weeks you’ve been sneezing and coping with a stuffy nose. Because of the persistent pressure in your nose, it’s hard to get any sleep, and you’re feeling exhausted (as well as a bit cranky). You know it’s not a cold, as that would have gone away days ago. That leaves a few other possibilities […]
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You thought your sinus infection was clearing up. You’re sneezing less, your headache is nearly gone, and your nose isn’t as runny. But when you went to bed to go to sleep, you started to feel terrible again. Your sinus infection does seem more severe at night. Many people have encountered this very discouraging development […]
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There is one component that is the key to making hearing aids economical and that’s the batteries. The cost of replacing them adds up quickly and that makes it one of the biggest financial issues when shopping for hearing aids. Usually the batteries quit at the worst time which is even more distressing. This is […]
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Whether you hear it occasionally or it’s with you all of the time, the ringing of tinnitus can be annoying. There might be a more suitable word than annoying. How about frustrating or makes-you-want-to-bash-your-head-against-the-desk irritating? That noise that you can’t turn off is an issue however you decide to describe it. So what can be […]
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You’ve got a set of new hearing aids. Congratulations, it’s a great start to improving the quality of your life. There is a lot to learn when you buy new technology like modern hearing aids, and that includes the things you shouldn’t do. It’s not a long list with hearing aids, but it is an […]
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Picture hearing loss and most people imagine an elderly person with an old-fashioned hearing aid saying, “What’s that sonny?” That fact is, hearing loss has risen sharply among all age groups and it affects more than just your ability to hear. There are shocking health consequences for people who ignore it. These four alone make […]
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Corpus Christi ENT Sinus and Allergy is the leading sinus institute in the greater Coastal Bend. Dr. Weiss is dedicated to diagnosing and treating nose and sinus conditions. His practice, working as a team with the local hospitals and community, is dedicated to ongoing provision in this ever-changing world of medical and surgical treatments. Their […]
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Summer sinus and allergy symptoms in the Coastal Bend are quite common. Allergens encountered during the hot summers are primarily weeds, grass and mold. Bermuda and Timothy grass are at one of their highest levels during the summer heat. Pigweed and sagebrush are common summer weeds. Additionally, with increased rain comes increased mold. Heat and […]
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