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Tinnitus is the perception of hearing sounds that are not actually in the environment. It can vary in the type of sound as well as in intensity or loudness. Some people describe hearing ringing, whooshing, buzzing or even crickets. Tinnitus can often be exacerbated by certain things like nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, and NSAIDS such as […]

Sinuses are air-filled pockets behind the facial bones surrounding the nose. Each sinus has a natural openings through which mucus drains. Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinus lining often caused by sinus infections and/or blockage of the sinus openings, altering normal drainage. Pain, pressure, fatigue, stuffy nose/congestion, loss of smell are all potential symptoms.  Sinusitis

Our family feels privileged to live in the scenic Hill Country of New Braunfels, TX,  and we are grateful to have been here for over 20 years. Despite the noticeable, significant change and growth in population and development (now Comal County is one of the fastest growing counties in the US) some things never change:

What is the Eustachian tube?  It is a narrow tube which links the back of the nose to the middle ear.  It is normally closed but opens when we swallow, yawn, or chew. It has three main functions: to protect the middle ear from sources of disease, to ventilate the middle ear, and to help drain

Dr. Charles Lano appeared on KENS-TV to discuss how sleep apnea sufferers may have long-term medical complications if inot treated early on.  Sleep apnea is a disorder in which a person’s breathing stops and starts. It is potentially serious, because sudden drops in the levels of oxygen in your blood can increase blood pressure and strain your

Hearing aids like other technologies are rapidly improving in function and decreasing in size from year to year. The average American patient over the age of 60 is bombarded with advertisements for the “best and latest digital hearing aid technology” on television, in newspaper ads, on the internet, and in the mail. How should one

The most common statement I hear patients say is “I can hear fine, it is only sometimes I don’t understand or distinguish words correctly.” Patients also say “I hear fine if people will speak up. I only have problems because people mumble,” or “I don’t have problems hearing except in background noise.”  These are the

Comorbidities of Hearing Loss It is not uncommon to see hearing loss co-occur with other health or mental health conditions. First, it is important to note that the term comorbidity refers to “the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient.1” We will take a look at some compelling research, but it

Tinnitus (pronounced tin-NI-tus or TINN-ei-tus) is the perception of sounds in the ears or in the head that are not present in the environment. For example, tinnitus can sound like ringing, buzzing, whoosing, humming, chirping, cicadas, or like a concha shell. It can even sound like your heart beat. The best description I’ve been able

It is not uncommon to see hearing loss co-occur with other health or mental health conditions. First, it is important to note that the term comorbidity refers to “the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient.1” We will take a look at some compelling research, but it is important to differentiate