What is Saharan dust? Saharan dust, which refers to a mass of fine particles, sand, and dry air from the Saharan desert in Northern Africa being carried westward by trade winds, usually reaches the southern United States around summer. This usually arrives in Central Texas and Austin around June and lasts through August. How can […]
Ear itching is a common and often frustrating complaint. Several conditions can cause it, and treatment often depends on the underlying cause. The following are some of the most frequent causes of ear itching, and how to address them. If itchy ears are affecting your quality of life, evaluation by a specialist can help determine […]
Many patients assume that diagnosing sleep apnea requires spending a night in a sleep lab, hooked up to wires in an unfamiliar environment. While in-lab studies still have a role, modern home sleep testing has become an accurate, convenient, and patient-friendly way to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If you’ve been putting off getting tested, […]
