Lorin Catalena, PA-C
When Should You be Concerned About a Nosebleed?
Chances are, you’ve had a nosebleed at some point in your life, whether you took an elbow to the face in gym class or experienced irritation from a cold. In the vast majority of cases, nosebleeds are mild, over quickly, and not a cause for concern. However, it’s estimated that about 10% of nose bleeds…
How to Help a Child with Allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies are one of the most common health issues affecting children in the U.S., with hay fever affecting around 5.2 million children and food allergies affecting around 5.6 million children. If your child suffers from allergies, you’ll do just about anything to help them find relief….
Nirali Govind, Au.D.
Nirali Govind is an audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association who joined Texas ENT & Allergy in fall 2021. Prior to joining the Texas ENT & Allergy team, Nirali completed her externship at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services in Mission Viejo, California, where she specialized in adult and pediatric diagnostics, in addition to rehabilitative…
What to do About a Lump Behind Your Ear
Finding a lump anywhere on your body can be a scary experience. If you find a lump behind your ear, take some comfort in the fact that most causes are benign and easily treatable, if they require treatment at all. In certain cases, a lump behind the ear could indicate a more serious condition. Let’s…
How to Get Something Out of Your Child’s Nose
The first time your child sticks a foreign object up their nose – whether it’s a seed, a pebble, a marble or a pom pom ball from Vinyl and Gifts of College Station – it can be a frightening experience for you both. Below we review what to do and, just as importantly, what not…
What Is Adenoid Removal?
The adenoids are glands that are part of the immune system. They are located high in the throat behind roof of the mouth and the nose. Their job is to catch germs that are inhaled through the nose before they can cause an illness. Sometimes, the adenoids can become enlarged and feel sore when they’re…
Rema Lara, HIS
Rema Lara is a licensed hearing instrument dispenser who has been with Texas ENT & Allergy since 2015, initially joining the team as an audiology technician. Rema enjoys helping patients reduce the communication barriers related to hearing impairment and thus improving their quality of life. Rema grew up in Clint, Texas, a small town outside…
What to Expect with a Sinus Surgery
The sinuses are hollow air-filled pockets located behind the nose, cheeks and forehead. They are lined with a thin layer of mucus, and their job is to help filter the air you breathe in. The sinuses can become infected and blocked. In some cases, after other options have been exhausted, they require surgical treatment. Below…
