Is Honey Better than Cough Syrup for Kids?
When we were kids, our parents would give us cough syrup to help us sleep through the night if we were sick. Now, experts are advising against this practice and recommending the use of a non-traditional ingredient – honey. The Dangers of Cough Medicine Pediatrician and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer…
Beware of Ear Candling
There are plenty of ways to damage your ears, be it exposure to loud noise, disease or the use of ototoxic medication. Placing a candle in your ear and lighting it on fire may be one of the surest ways to cause injury. What Is Ear Candling? Ear candling in ancient practice dating back to…
Why Sleep Is Important
Sleep plays an important role in your general health. Understanding why sleep is important will help motivate you to make the changes you need in order to reach this goal. Benefit of Good Sleep The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults ages 18 to 60 get seven or more hours of sleep…
Date Confidently with Hearing Loss
Dating can be hard enough when you have to worry about chemistry and compatibility. Adding hearing loss and the communication issues that come with it into the mix can make the process feel overwhelming. Luckily there is no need to get frustrated. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, below are some tips to have a…
Is It Viral or Do You Have a Sinus Infection?
This winter, most of us will experience at least one episode of a sore throat, runny nose and sneezing. These symptoms can be indicators of a sinus infection, the flu or the common cold. Learning how to tell the difference is crucial to get the treatment you need to feel better faster. Understanding Sinus Infections…
Are You Prepared for Cedar Allergy Season?
Many associate environmental allergies with springtime, but for those living in Texas, winter has its own share of allergens. Every year from December until February, gusty northwest winds spread cedar pollen throughout the state. Typically, the highest pollen counts are seen in late December and early January. It is difficult for an allergist to predict…
Can Headphones Help Prevent Hearing Loss?
About 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss in the U.S. Your Houston ear, nose and throat specialist estimates that one in five Houston residents are affected. The common perception that hearing loss only affects the elderly is incorrect; people of all ages can develop a hearing impairment — especially when noise is involved. …
Penicillin Allergies: Much Ado About Nothing?
About 10 percent of Houston-area residents believe they are allergic to penicillin, but research indicates penicillin allergies are much rarer than commonly thought. If you’ve shied away from the antibiotic when suffering from a bacterial infection, you might benefit from allergy testing to verify whether or not taking penicillin is actually dangerous in your situation….
Will Deep Sleep Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
About 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. The older you are, the more prevalent the disease becomes; about one in 10 people in Texas age 65 and older have dementia or Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but new research shows that deep…
