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Can You Prevent Ear Infections in Children?
While anyone can develop an ear infection, they are more common in children than adults. This is because children have smaller Eustachian tubes that are still developing and more likely to experience swelling and fluid…
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What Are the Benefits of Skin Resurfacing?
We all want healthy, youthful-looking skin, and for many people, skin resurfacing can help them achieve it. Let’s look at the procedure a little more in-depth to learn about the benefits of skin resurfacing and…
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How to Protect Your Hearing While Outdoors
There’s plenty to do outside in Texas, especially during the long summer days. While getting out in nature is good for your body and your mind, certain outdoor activities may get loud enough to pose…
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Tips for Avoiding Hearing Loss This Spring
Springtime is full of the sound of birds and the aroma of flowers. But if you don’t protect your ears during the spring, you could be at risk of developing hearing loss. We review to…
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What Is the Valsalva Maneuver & How Does It Relate to Your Ears?
The Valsalva maneuver has a number of purposes, but perhaps it is most commonly used for equalizing pressure in the middle ears, like when flying out of Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport. We review information…
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How to Have the Best Rideshare Experience When You Have Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you have trouble hearing and are planning to…
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What to Know About Hearing Loss & Alcohol
When it comes to drinking alcohol at Wayside Pub in the Madge Griffin Park Neighborhood, moderation is key. This is in part because research shows that alcohol consumption can negatively affect your hearing. We review…
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Why Are Colds More Common During Winter?
During this time of year, it likely feels like you and everyone you know is coughing, sneezing and dealing with some type of bug. Let’s examine a few of the reasons why colds are more…
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What Causes Chronic Sinus Infections?
The sinuses are air-filled pockets located in the face behind the eyes, chees, nose and forehead. They are lined with mucus that circulates through your respiratory system to provide moisture and trap debris and bacteria.…
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How to Safely Remove Earwax at Home, and When You Should See an ENT About It
Most of the time, your ears do a good job of regulating the amount of earwax you have. In the right amount, earwax helps protect your ears from dirt, debris and bacteria. However, sometimes you…
