How to Avoid Pollen When Exercising Outdoors
Winter is passing and you can finally enjoy an outdoor jog instead of logging miles on the treadmill; unless you’re one of 18 million Americans suffering from spring allergies. Sneezing, coughing and watery eyes can…
How to Stop Post-Nasal Drip
Your nose is almost constantly producing mucus. In fact, it makes approximately a quart of it each day. Mucus performs necessary functions including trapping bacteria and moistening the airways, but overproduction can lead to some…
3 Allergen Sources to Watch out for This Winter
The cold weather has slowed down pollen production and that means a relief for allergy sufferers, right? Not necessarily. The chilly months may force you to stay indoors where several allergens and irritants could be present.…
How Cold Weather Affects Your Ear, Nose & Throat
When the weather turns cold, many people experience pain or discomfort in their ears, nose and throat. People often confuse symptoms caused by cold weather with illness or infection (or vice versa). It is important to know how cooler…
Tonsils & Adenoids: When Is Surgery Required?
Can Loud Noises Cause Hearing Loss?
When people think of hearing loss, they often believe it only affects seniors. But did you know that approximately 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 suffer from some form of Noise-Induced Hearing…
Are You Prepared for Fall Allergies?
When most people think of seasonal allergies, they associate it with Spring. For some allergy sufferers, the Fall can be a troublesome time as well. Runny noses, itchy eyes and scratchy throats can ruin this…
What Can I Do About My Child’s Chronic Ear Infections?
All parents have seen their child suffer from an ear infection -- but when is it considered a chronic issue? If your child has recurring ear infections, it might be time to call your doctor…
"*" indicates required fields
Discover how we can address your medical concerns, from prevention and diagnosis through treatment and recovery.

Marc Dean, MD is a board certified otolaryngologist, in Fort Worth, Texas, specializing in ear and sinus disease.
