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Trying to Stay Slim this Thanksgiving? Try the Pilgrim Diet!

With the holidays upon us, it's time once again to talk about the relationship between obesity and sleep apnea. Over-eating has become a part of our culture. From road trip fast food frenzies to barrels of popcorn at the movies to Christmas and Thanksgiving feasts, gorging ourselves is an essential component of some of our happiest memories. But overindulgence comes…
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November 23, 2020
BlogSinus & Allergy

Cockroach Allergies: Surprisingly Common, Surprisingly Irritating

Winter is officially on its way! For some, that means relief from seasonal allergy symptoms, but for those sensitive to indoor allergens, it means being trapped inside with the things that trigger your symptoms. In this edition of the Breathe Freely blog, we're going to talk about a little known but very common allergy that we'll be facing with increased…
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November 10, 2020
BlogSinus & Allergy

Non-Allergic Rhinitis: Allergies All the Time for No Reason

The human body is an amazing thing, but it's far from perfect. Case in point: allergies. Who needs 'em, right? Yet many of us suffer seasonally from the itchy, stuffy, sneezy scourge that seems to exist solely to remind us of our mortality. Luckily, most allergy sufferers can take comfort in the knowledge that our ordeal will last only as…
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November 3, 2020
Audiology & HearingBlog

The Real Reason Your Ears Itch

Cleaning your ears is a fundamental part of maintaining healthy hygiene, yet surprisingly few people know how to do it properly. In this article, we’re going to share the do’s and don’ts of cleaning your ears. Beware: the truth may not be what you want to hear, but you’ll be surprised at how quickly and significantly, you can improve ear…
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October 24, 2020
BlogSnoring & Sleep Apnea

What Are Dental Appliances?

Dental sleep apnea devices are medical-grade “mouth guards” used as a non-surgical treatment option for snoring & obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliance therapy can be as effective in select patients as a CPAP machine, which means better sleep, less snoring, & improved health for our patients. Benefits of Oral Sleep Apnea Devices Non-Surgical Comfortable, low-profile design Custom-fitted Affordable Silent Easy…
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May 28, 2020
BlogCOVID-19

Post-Quarantine Planning

“Flattening the curve” by reducing exposure risk, was designed essentially to avoid saturation of the healthcare system (particularly ventilators), ICU beds, and personal protective equipment. We remind everyone to abide by CDC and local “stay-at-home” guidelines. Nonetheless, we need to look to next steps once the stay order is lifted. COVID-19 is a very transmissible virus which accounts for these…
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April 15, 2020
BlogCOVID-19

COVID-19 Update for Houston

With these trying times, our office will continue to serve the Greater Houston community and help navigate your health needs & concerns. We understand this month is particularly troubling as this is the height of the allergy season and symptoms may be confused with COVID-19.
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March 16, 2020
BlogCOVID-19

Be Someone…Who Is Safe About COVID19

So, the COVID-19 coronavirus has made it to Houston, Texas. The 1st case was reported in San Antonio a few weeks ago, and the Wuhan-region virus seems to be spreading at a clip that seems uncomfortable for the normal Houstonians. So we all can be informed, prepared, smart, & safe, I wanted to share some words. (more…)
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March 12, 2020