Excessively exposing your ears to water, such as when swimming, can lead to infections, commonly called swimmer’s ear. Choosing appropriate earplugs for your child is the first line of defense against these painful infections. There are a variety of commercially produced earplugs. But only those made of certain materials are truly effective at preventing water …
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As temperatures heat up, so do cases of swimmer’s ear (otitis externa)—a painful condition that increases during summer months as kids spend hours in the pool. Our Dallas ENT Group doctors treat swimmer’s ear cases year round. But we typically see a spike during the summer. Today we’re answering 5 questions about swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s …
Sore throat is one of the most common problems that people have in the winter when they come to the medical clinic. There are many different causes of a sore throat, including bacterial or viral infections. Although a sore throat usually resolves without any complications, there are times that antibiotic treatment is required. There are …
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The ability to continue exercise during high-intensity sports such as cycling is dependent on both physiologic factors and the perception of fatigue. Sports Endurance/ Nasal Airway | Dallas ENT Group | Dallas, TX In 2008 Ansley, et al (1) showed that head cooling significantly decreased the perception of fatigue and increased the exercise time to …
Ear wax, also called cerumen is a water resistant coating in the ear canal that protects the skin of the canal from water damage, infection, trauma and debris. If it accumulates it is usually not noticeable, but can lead to hearing loss as well as pain/infection. Normally it is supposed to migrate from near the …
The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and nose. It equalizes the pressure of the ear and is often responsible for the pop sensation that you may feel as you are gaining elevation if you ride on an airplane or drive your car up a mountain pass. If there …
Nosebleeds are a fairly common occurrence and the vast majority represent just a minor nuisance. They tend to be frightening because they can be profuse and dramatic but only rarely are they life-threatening. They can occur at any age but are most common under age 10 and over age 50. Nosebleeds can be divided into …
There are quite a few ENT problems that can potentially be due to caffeine intake. Even death has been attributed to high caffeine intake in young adults who drink a lot of energy drinks like Red Bull. In any case, caffeine can contribute to (some proven, some suspected, some debatable): • Tinnitus • Meniere’s Disease …
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Our ears are meant to last a lifetime. As we live longer it is critically important to take active steps early in life to protect your hearing. 1. Turn down the music in your car, MP3 player and on the T.V. 2. Bring a gift and a set of ear plugs when you attend celebrations …
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