Your voice is a powerful tool for communicating, connecting, and expressing yourself. Whether you are a professional singer, teacher, public speaker, or simply someone who enjoys engaging in conversations, safeguarding your voice is essential for maintaining your overall well-being.  How can you damage your vocal cords?  Singing with poor technique: Poor vocal techniques, such as speaking or singing with improper pitch, volume, or resonance, can strain the vocal cords.   Uncontrolled acid reflux: If you have chronic acid reflux, the acids rising in your throat can irritate y ..read more

Spring is here and blossoming across Texas. For those who suffer from hay fever, this time of year can be difficult, bringing itchy eyes, sniffling, and sneezing as pollen fills the air. However, with some proactive steps, you can help alleviate symptoms and keep you and your family comfortable. In this blog post, we’ll explore some practical tips for preparing for hay fever season.   What Exactly is Hay Fever?  Let’s first understand what hay fever is and how it can affect us. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic condition triggered by allergens s ..read more

Recognizing the pivotal role of ENT practices in safeguarding our hearing health, it’s essential to examine the significance of hearing, the impact of hearing loss, and the proactive measures ENT specialists take to help promote healthy hearing practices.   Understanding Hear Loss:  Hearing loss is a prevalent global health issue affecting people of all ages. It can result from genetic factors, exposure to loud noise, infections, aging, and various health conditions. The repercussions of untreated hearing loss are profound, affecting communication, education, employment, and over ..read more

Sleep Awareness Week: Embracing Better Sleep As Sleep Awareness Week unfolds, it’s time to shine a light on the vital role sleep plays in our overall health and well-being. In the realm of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) practices, the connection between sleep and ENT health is undeniable. From obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to snoring, ENT specialists are key players in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect our night’s rest. This blog post delves into the importance of sleep, common ENT-related sleep disorders, and tips for achieving better sleep, underscoring the significance of ENT pra ..read more

What are OTC Hearing Aids? In 2022, the FDA authorized the production and sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which are hearing devices that – for the first time – don’t require a prescription from a qualified physician or audiologist. While these devices do present a lower price point for consumers, there are important issues to consider before purchasing an OTC hearing aid. Our team at The ENT & Allergy Centers of Texas is committed to helping patients of all ages and levels of hearing loss find the right solution for their lifestyles. But before pursuing OTC hearing aids, consi ..read more

Benjamin Cable, MD   Hearing loss impacts people of all ages. Testing and treatment is available for people of all ages. We all know someone with hearing loss. I began to lose my hearing in my 30s from a condition called sudden sensorineural hearing loss. I woke up one morning with near-total loss in my left ear. While this may sound strange, sudden hearing loss is a common condition that can impact healthy people of all ages. With immediate treatment, I was able to gain much of my hearing back but had similar issues happen several years later to my opposite ear. With time, I find myse ..read more

Tinnitus is a condition where people hear a continuous ringing, buzzing, or any sound combination in their ears that is not happening in the external world. It can cause serious daily challenges to those suffering from this illness, affecting millions worldwide every day.  One common cause of tinnitus is when nerve activity in the brain is interpreted as sound, resulting in the ringing noise that people begin to hear in their heads. Older people are more at risk for developing this condition, and it is sometimes associated with hearing loss. Tinnitus can also be caused by having lots o ..read more

It’s fall, which means the beginning of allergies for many patients in Texas. Some allergies include fall weeds, which can travel hundreds of miles with windy conditions, or include molds, which can hide under wet places like under piles of damp leaves outside.   Patients can often have worsening symptoms and feel miserable during this season. At the ENT and allergy center of Texas, patients who are unhappy with their routine allergies can finally find a solution that can make seasonal transition easier – eliminating the sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes that often occur from m ..read more

Inspire Care Team of Excellence The ENT & Allergy Centers of Texas recently celebrated being recognized as an Inspire Care Team of Excellence. Along with our trusted partners at Dream Sleep Medicine, we’re honored to be 1 of only 10 clinics nationally and the first clinic in Texas to achieve this accolade.  The Inspire Excellence Program recognizes physicians and their teams who demonstrate their commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience while achieving excellent clinical results.  The Inspire Care Team of Excellence distinction proudly joins the list of accom ..read more

If you’re over 55, odds are you know someone who has had their tonsils out. It was a common minor surgery back in the 50s, 60s, and 70s on kids who had a couple bouts of tonsillitis. A tonsillectomy was considered a good treatment for the infection and inflammation of tonsillitis.  Today ENT doctors such as our board-certified otolaryngologists at the ENT & Allergy Centers of Texas no longer think of this surgery in that way. Now, tonsillectomies are only used for chronic tonsillitis patients, patients whose bacterial infected tonsillitis isn’t responding to antibiotics, and for sl ..read more