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March 12, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

What Causes Nasal Congestion?

Nasal congestion is a common symptom. Successful treatment for this condition depends upon correct diagnosis. The two underlying reasons for nasal congestion are inflammatory and structural, and both often coexist. Inflammatory causes primarily include allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Structural causes include a deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy, and sometimes nasal or sinus polyps. Frequently people have underlying allergy in addition […]

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March 10, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Hearing Loss Articles

Can Medications Cause Hearing Loss?

Can medications cause me to lose my hearing? The quick and easy answer is yes. But not every medication can. We have all seen the listed side effects on the paperwork when we pick up a prescription. These documents list the most common or severe side effects. The majority of medications are not harmful to […]

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March 2, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Ears, Hearing & Balance

My Ears Hurt!

Otalgia, or ear pain, may come from a variety of causes. Primary otalgia originates in the ear itself. Referred otalgia comes from sources near the ear, such as TMJ disorder. Common causes of primary otalgia include infection, middle ear effusion or fluid, and negative middle ear pressure. Negative pressure is seen in patients with Eustachian […]

How Often Should I Have a Hearing Test?

Most people will easily schedule an annual physical, have yearly eye exams, see a dentist twice a year, and even perform routine maintenance on their car. But how often does someone schedule a routine hearing test? Do you remember the last time you had your hearing tested? Undiagnosed hearing loss can lead to other issues […]

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February 17, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Sinus & Nose

Winter Allergies

Winter can be the worst allergy season for some individuals in south Texas. Mountain Cedar (Juniperus ashei) is the most common culprit. This type of drought resistant evergreen Juniper tree is seen throughout south Texas, especially in the Hill Country. The winter north wind brings the antigen to the Coastal Bend and can produce a condition known as […]

Diabetes and Hearing Loss

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are more than 34 million people in the U.S. who have diabetes. The number of people with diabetes is increasing in the U.S. Complications from diabetes can result in kidney issues, vision issues, amputations, heart failure and stroke. It can also result in hearing loss. Diabetes is a […]

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February 5, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Hearing Loss Articles

FAQs about Deafness

There are many misconceptions about the Deaf community. Deaf does not always mean that a person can not hear sounds. Being Deaf means that a person typically does not have enough usable hearing to enable them to use their hearing to communicate. An individual who is Deaf may be able to hear very loud low-pitched […]

Why I Love Being a Audiologist, Episode 6 – How Hearing Aids Have Changed

Since their earliest development, hearing aids have benefited from advances in technology. The earliest hearing aids were tabletop models. The aid was so large it was actually a large box that could not be carried. You had to sit next to it. You wore headphones connected to the aid with a cord so that you […]

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January 21, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Hearing Loss Articles

Lipreading

Lipreading, also known as Speech-reading, is often portrayed as a party game or trick. We see it shown on TV being used by someone trying to read lips of someone on a videotape where there is no audio on a crime show for example. Many of us have probably seen the funny lipreading videos of […]

What is Prebycusis?

Most people may not have heard the term, but they probably are familiar with the condition. Presbycusis is the technical/medical term for an age-related hearing loss. In fact, hearing loss is the third most common chronic health complaint among older adults (heart disease and arthritis being numbers 1 and 2 respectively). Our audiologist has years of experience […]

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What Causes Nasal Congestion?

Can Medications Cause Hearing Loss?

My Ears Hurt!

How Often Should I Have a Hearing Test?

Winter Allergies

Diabetes and Hearing Loss

FAQs about Deafness

Why I Love Being a Audiologist, Episode 6 – How Hearing Aids Have Changed

Lipreading

What is Prebycusis?

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