While it’s old news, those kids with nasal congestion may be predisposed to a very serious problem. Cystic Fibrosis. What is cystic fibrosis? According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: “Cystic fibrosis (SIS-tik fi-BRO-sis), or CF, is an inherited disease of the secretion glands. Secretory glands include glands that make mucus and sweat.” […]
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Know What The Doctor Means – Ear Glossary
Here at the ENT Center of Austin, we believe that every patient should be armed with knowledge. What has been the case in the past is that the physician treating your ailments has taken a “I’m the doctor, trust me” attitude. That is so outdated. You are the one to take control of your health. […]
Those With Voice Problems – Help is on the Way
Breaking News! Actually, nothing is breaking so there’s no need to fix it. However, there is something that can give hope to people who have vocal cords which don’t work the way they should. It comes to us from the Fins. Not the fish. The people. More specifically it’s going on at the Academy of […]
Do You Have a Voice Problem?
We already know that dolphins and porpoises communicate to one another. Some striking new research even suggests that plants can correspond with other root-based forms of life. Kinda puts a damper on the vegetarians out there. This comes from a recent issue of National Geographic: Plants might be able to eavesdrop on their neighbors and […]
Alternative Ear Infection Therapies – A Mixed Blessing
Back in the day, we used to call them a couple of things. Home remedies. Old Wives Tales. Stuff that you cook cook-up under your roof. Funky Internet Stuff When it comes to ear infections, the Old Wives have moved to the Internet and have decided to explore a bunch of medical issues: Toothpaste for […]
