Is Your Nose Blocking a Good Night’s Sleep?
Struggling to get a full night’s rest despite going to bed on time? If you snore, wake up gasping, or feel exhausted in the morning, your nose could be part of the problem. At [...]
Sinus Infections vs. Allergies: How to Tell the Difference
If you’re constantly dealing with congestion, a runny nose, and facial pressure, you might wonder if you have a sinus infection or allergies. Because these conditions share many symptoms, it can be difficult to tell them apart. [...]
Tula Ear Tubes: A Game-Changer for Kids with Ear Infections
Chronic ear infections can disrupt a child’s development and cause significant discomfort. At ENT Specialists of Austin, our talented physicians understand how challenging it can be for parents to watch their children struggle with ear issues. [...]
Now Offering Urgent Appointments Available Same/next day in the Cedar Park Office
Now offering urgent appointments available same/next day in the Cedar Park office.
Benefits of Sinus Surgery We Don’t Think About
What are the benefits of sinus surgery that we don’t normally think about? Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common condition affecting over 11 million Americans, resulting in 18.3 million physician office visits, 11.5 million lost [...]
Is This Snoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Sleep-disordered breathing is a spectrum of disorders involving breathing alterations during sleep. At one end is snoring – a disorder considered to be a purely cosmetic complaint without identified health implications. Tissue in the throat [...]
Adenoid Size Assessment
This one has been debated back and forth. My opinion remains that endoscopy is the best way to do it. Here’s Why: The two main ways are direct endoscopy or lateral neck X-rays. Lateral neck [...]
ENT Specialists of Austin Now Offering Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OSA affects 3-4% of the adult population and as much as 5-10% of the pediatric population. In OSA, there is usually snoring and also tissue collapse causing airway obstruction. This obstruction leads to decreased oxygen [...]
HPV Throat Cancer Incidence
Throat (Oropharyngeal) cancer incidence is on the rise…. And now commonly affects a different demographic than you would naturally expect: young males with minimal exposure to tobacco or alcohol. It used to be that [...]
Using Nasal Sprays Properly
The proper usage of nasal sprays is important because improper use can lead to unnecessary complications and, more importantly, make you think that the medicine is ineffective when it really may work for you. The [...]