The Common Cold & Viral Upper Respiratory Illness (Viral URI)
What Should I Do If I Think That I Have A Viral Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)? Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. Also take one or more of the following medications: For fever and pain, Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)…
What is ASA Triad?
Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) (also known as Sampter’s Triad or ASA triad) is characterized by nasal polyps, asthma and aspirin intolerance. This aspirin intolerance is not a simple allergic reaction to aspirin. It is due to increased production of…
What is Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) is caused by a bacterial infection of the paranasal sinuses. Symptoms include facial pain and pressure, purulent drainage, congestion and fever. The most common bacteria associated with ABRS include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis….
Thyroid Nodules
Nodules of the thyroid gland are quite common. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the thyroid gland in this webinar for patients. Dr. Karni presents a practical approach for management of thyroid nodules. To launch the…
UTHealth Audiology Program Expands
Two new audiologists have joined the staff of UTHealth Audiology, which operates a hearing, tinnitus and balance clinic directed by Nabil Al-Muhtaseb, MB, CHB, MS, CCC-A., UTPhysicians audiologist affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Chris…
Cochlear Implants
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that restores partial hearing to the deaf. It is surgically implanted in the inner ear and activated by a device worn outside the ear. Unlike a hearing aid, it does not make sound…
Home Epley Maneuver
The Epley maneuver can be done at home. We often recommend the home Epley to our patients who have a clear diagnosis. This procedure seems to be even more effective than the in-office procedure, perhaps because it is repeated every…
Tongue-tie (Ankyloglossia)
Ankyloglossia, which is also referred to as tongue-tie, is a condition where the tongue cannot move normally because it is attached to the floor of the mouth by the frenulum, which is too tight. The lingual frenulum is the band…
Pediatric GERD
Acid reflux occurs when acidic stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, the swallowing tube that leads from the back of the throat to the stomach. In some children, when reflux happens so frequently and is so severe that it…
Autoimmune Ear Disease
Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is an inflammatory condition caused by an uncontrolled immune system response that attacks the inner ear causing progressive sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that usually starts in one ear and then affects the other ear. The…