Our Clinical Perspective

Feb

Hearing Loss vs. Aging: When Hearing Aids Can Help

At Texas ENT Specialists, also known as TENTS, our board-certified otolaryngologists and audiology team evaluate and treat the full spectrum of hearing conditions every day. Age-related hearing loss is common, but it is not something you simply have to live with. In many cas...

Feb

Wearable Sleep Trackers vs. Polysomnography: What’s More Accurate for Snoring?

Snoring is more than a nighttime annoyance. It can reflect airway obstruction, fragmented sleep, or obstructive sleep apnea. At Texas ENT Specialists, also known as TENTS, our board-certified otolaryngologists have provided comprehensive ENT and sleep care across Texas since 1997...

Jan

How Allergies Impact Hearing Health

When you think about allergy symptoms, you probably imagine sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. However, allergies can also significantly affect your ears and hearing, leading to discomfort and even temporary hearing loss. Understanding the connection between allergies and he...

Jan

Returning to Work and Exercise After Thyroidectomy

Thyroidectomy, the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, is a common procedure performed to treat thyroid cancer, goiter, hyperthyroidism, or suspicious thyroid nodules. While the surgery itself is typically successful, many patients wonder when they can safely re...

Dec

Season’s Greetings from TENTS

The holiday season is a time for connection, reflection, and gratitude. As the year comes to a close, we at Texas ENT Specialists want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation. We are truly thankful for the trust our patients place in us and for the meaningful relatio...

Dec

How to Manage Anxiety Before Nasal Surgery

Procedures involving the nose and sinuses are closely tied to breathing, sleep, and facial comfort, so it is natural for patients to feel uneasy about what surgery might involve and how it could affect their daily lives. At Texas ENT Specialists, our board-certified otolaryngolog...

Nov

Total vs. Partial Thyroidectomy: How Surgeons Decide What’s Best

Thyroid surgery is one of the most common head and neck procedures, yet the decision to remove part or all of the thyroid gland requires careful clinical evaluation. Surgeons consider anatomy, disease behavior, long-term metabolic needs, and patient-specific risk factors to deter...

Nov

How Septoplasty Differs from Rhinoplasty: A Surgeon’s Perspective

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are often discussed together, but each surgery has its own purpose. Rhinoplasty focuses on reshaping the external structure for improved balance and facial harmony, while septoplasty addresses internal deviation of the septum to restore airflow. Both p...

Oct

How Does Tinnitus Occur?

At Texas ENT Specialists, we bring together decades of clinical experience and advanced audiology expertise to help patients find relief from tinnitus. Through personalized evaluations, evidence-based therapies, and collaboration between our ENTs and audiologists, we've see...

Oct

The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline

At Texas ENT Specialists, our network of over 40 board-certified otolaryngologists and expert audiologists understands that hearing health is crucial not only for communication but also for overall brain health. With decades of experience helping patients manage hearing loss thro...

Sep

Feeling Dry? 6 Ways Dehydration Wrecks Your Sinuses in 2025 (and How to Fix It)

Living in Texas means dealing with hot summers, long days in the sun, and indoor environments where air conditioning runs nearly year-round. All of these factors can contribute to dehydration — and for many Texans in 2025, the impact isn't just thirst or fatigue. Dehy...

Sep

7 Common Allergy Symptoms Texans Shouldn’t Ignore in 2025

Living in Texas comes with unique benefits — but it also means dealing with some of the toughest seasonal and environmental allergies in the country. From cedar fever in Central Texas to ragweed across the state, allergy triggers can leave you feeling miserable year-round...

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