Tips for Staying Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 virus is completely changing our daily routines and habits. School is being held online, professionals are now working from home and some cities are even on lockdown to stop the spread of the…
How to Minimize Indoor Allergies
Spring allergies may be just around the corner, but indoor allergies are an annoyance that lasts year-round. Common indoor allergies include dust mites, cockroaches, mold, and pet dander. While you cannot control pollen counts outside,…
Foods That Help Relieve Sinus Congestion
Sinus congestion has many reverberating symptoms that can ruin your day and put you out of commission. Sinus congestion is the fullness you feel in various areas across your face, head and neck caused by…
How Headphones Affect Hearing
It is estimated that at least 25 million people own Airpods, the wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple. That means at least 25 million people are walking the busy streets of their city listening to…
Are Q-Tips Bad For Your Ears?
Doctors hear this question all of the time. The short answer is yes, Q-tips are bad for your ears. Ear wax buildup can be bothersome, but cotton swabs may be making your problems worse. While…
How Cold Weather Affects Sinus Health
While seasonal allergy sufferers may despise springtime due to their chronic sinusitis, others may notice that the cool fall and winter air worsen their sinus symptoms. The last thing we want during the holiday season…
Top Doc Status Awarded to Dr. Marc Dean
Dr. Marc Dean is the head physician at the Ear and Sinus Institute, serving the greater Fort Worth area. As a board-certified otolaryngologist, he specializes in ear and sinus disorders. Dr. Marc Dean: Top Doc…
Sinus Headache vs. Migraine
You may be surprised to hear that many people who think they are suffering from a sinus headache are actually suffering from a migraine. According to the American Migraine Foundation, 90% of self-diagnosed sinus headaches…
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Marc Dean, MD is a board certified otolaryngologist, in Fort Worth, Texas, specializing in ear and sinus disease.
