Thank You, Wilson County. Having called Wilson County my home for more than [15] years, it has been a privilege to serve the members of this community, which has grown close to my heart. It is with my deepest regrets that I must inform you that I will no longer be practicing with Connally Memorial […]
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Author: Dr. Faulkner
CMMC Helps Hospital With No ENT Coverage During Texas Winter Storm
During the recent cold weather snap and ensuing power and water problems experienced in the Texas winter storm, I had an interesting case. The patient was an elderly male with dementia due to stroke who had accidentally swallowed his upper partial denture. It was lodged in his throat and required an Otolaryngologist for removal. His […]
Nasal Problems – How to Deal With Them
Our nose helps us breathe. It filters out harmful dirt and allergens while facilitating the delivery of oxygen to the rest of our body. So what happens when your nose is out of commission? Luckily, one of the primary skills of ENTs is care of your nasal cavity. Let’s take a look at some of […]
7 Healthy Options at the Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is TOMORROW and I am already looking forward to planning out how many desserts I will be sampling after dinner. There are so many options and I can’t just leave them there, with no one to enjoy them. After all, someone put in a lot of work to make these desserts. However, the enticing, […]
How to Check Your Neck for Thyroid Conditions
Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, an important piece of your well-being is looking right back at you. Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of your neck. It sits right above the collar bones and below your voice box. It regulates hormones that control the […]
Recognizing Thyroid Cancer
September, for most, signals a change in the seasons and a welcome break from the sweltering temperatures of summer. However, this month also serves to raise awareness for a very common cancer that is on the rise in incidence – Thyroid Cancer. The thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland located at the base of […]
Your Guide to Common Summertime ENT Issues
Summertime in South Texas could either be argued as the perfect time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, or the best time to avoid it all together! With school out and temperatures soaring, many families are going to be seeking adventure and relief from the heat. With adventure ahead for the rest of […]
Balloons and Sinusitis – What Is the Connection?
Not really a true riddle, but for those who suffer from chronic sinusitis, a small, deflated balloon could provide a very sought after solution. As we outlined previously, there are several classifications of sinusitis, or the dreaded sinus infection – acute, subacute, chronic and recurrent. Chronic sinusitis lasts more than 12 weeks and can continue […]
Steer Clear of Sinus Infections This Spring
There are probably a lot of people here in South Texas who are suffering from these annual spring allergies, but how can you tell if it’s more? There are several common calling cards of the sinus infection, or sinusitis: Pain or pressure in your cheeks, nose, forehead, between your eyes or sometimes even your teeth! […]
Spring Has Sprung in South Texas!
It is March in South Texas and, as most of you know, allergy season is in full swing. It’s getting more humid and with that extra moisture hanging around, the mold counts are climbing. Add to that the tree and ragweed pollen counts and you have a region that tops the charts as an allergen […]