Though there are many types of hearing aids, they are all similar in a few ways. They’re mostly digital and all run on small batteries. They all contain tiny microphones that are used to collect the sounds you’re missing, and amplifiers to help bring those sounds to you. However, hearing aids vary in the features,…
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August is a hot month that makes us start counting down the days until fall. Those cool mornings, the leaves changing, staying home with a book, sneezing and sniffling: these are all some of our favorite autumn activities. Wait, what? Sneezing and sniffling might not be on your favorites list, but fall allergies are right…
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One of the best parts of summer is spending time at the pool, the lake, or the ocean. Swimming and laying in the sun are truly some of the best ways to spend the dog days of summer until you get water stuck in your ear. It only gets worse when the water sticks around…
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After that long hard winter, it’s officially summer. We here at The ENT & Allergy Centers of Texas know how to have fun in the sun, but always remember that too much sun is a big no-no. After all, skin cancer shows up in various forms, so it’s important to know what causes it, how…
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Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer that is on the rise among U.S. adults. Fortunately, there is a 99% survival rate when this type of skin cancer is discovered in the early stages. One of the best methods to apprehending this type of cancer is to conduct a skin cancer self-exam. Monthly self…
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You probably do not think about your adenoids very often, and you may not even know what they are exactly. Many symptoms that develop in the spring may indicate that you need to see the experts at ENT & Allergy Centers of Texas for our adenoid treatments. What are the Adenoids? Right above your tonsils is…
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Texas is beautiful in the spring. That is, if you are not suffering from watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and an overall blah feeling. This year promises to be an especially nasty allergy season, with pollen counts already in the highest range. To help you enjoy the warm weather and bounties of nature, ENT & Allergy Centers…
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As children, we were always taught not to put things in our noses, yet when it comes sinus ailments, putting things in our noses becomes a matter of routine. Our pockets are full of nose sprays, saline washes, tissues and many other tools of the trade. Despite, this, many people are alarmed when the topic…
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Do you love the way you sleep? Do you wake up feeling rested and ready for the day ahead? Does your loved one sleep just as peacefully? Or do you snore and wake up throughout the night? If this sounds like you, the best Valentine’s Day that you can give yourself and the one you…
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Noisemakers, fireworks, excited vocalizations, refreshing cocktails and a bit of champagne are all part of the year-end celebration, but “ringing in the New Year” should not refer to a continuous noise in your ears. Fortunately, you can enjoy the last night of 2017 while protecting your hearing and voice. Loud Noises and Your Hearing Loud noises…
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