Archive for November 2018
Smell and Taste Deficits from Sinusitis
Mmmmmm. My belly is full, I’m lying on the couch and reliving dinner last night- mainly the wonderful spread of different deserts. The thought reminds me of my grandmother when I was growing up who would always bake the most extravagant pies for Thanksgiving. On the day after Thanksgiving, she would let us eat whatever…
Read MoreNasal Congestion
Here in Houston, most people will, at least at some point, experience nasal congestion. It is frustrating not to be able to breathe out of your nose and it can stop us from exercising and staying healthy. Why is nasal breathing so important? The nose has many jobs. One of the main jobs is moistening…
Read MoreBasic Ear Care
At Texas Sinus and Snoring, we know many people suffer from problems related to their ears. Ear Wax Ear wax is a problem many people deal with and sometimes there are easy solutions. Ears are built incredibly well and the ear canal, believe it or not, is self-cleaning. The way the hairs are oriented and…
Read MoreSalivary Gland Problems
What is the Salivary Gland? Salivary gland problems may vary from dry mouth to a lump in the salivary gland. Every person has 4 main salivary glands–two in our cheeks (the parotids) and two under our chins (the submandibular glands). These glands are important for much of the saliva in the mouth. Saliva is important…
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