Karen Elder’s Story on Sinusitis
“Some specialists treat your symptoms. Dr. Benke treated the cause of my chronic sinusitis. He listened to me carefully. I needed the surgery he recommended. He was the surgeon – with a wonderful bedside manner.” – Karen Elder On her visit, Karen’s sinuses were totally blocked, yet she had been on antibiotics almost year round….
Garland Hunt’s Story on Dizziness
“The room would spin until I walked into walls. Couldn’t drive. For 10 years I suffered. I was sick as a dog the day I went to see Dr. Benke. In minutes, I walked out fine. Others said to live with it. Dr. Benke gave me a miracle.” – Garland Hunt If you’re dizzy to…
Benke ENT Taking Appointments
Have you ever been with family or friends, listening to a story or laughing at a joke—only to miss the punch line because you can’t hear as well as you used to? Benke Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic wants to help you change that so you can join in the conversation like you used to….
Benke Ear, Nose & Throat moving to new Cleburne location
Dr. Ted Benke is on the move. But not just him. His whole medical practice is moving. The medical ENT practice he opened in October 2000 after retiring from the Air Force is now at a new location. Benke said when he opened his solo practice 10 years ago, he knew he would eventually build…
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
What is CPAP? The most common and effective nonsurgical treatment for sleep apnea is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP which is applied through a nasal or facial mask while you sleep. The CPAP device does not breathe for you. Instead, it creates a flow of air pressure when you inhale that is strong enough…
Antihistamines, Decongestants, and “Cold” Remedies
Drugs for stuffy nose, sinus trouble, congestion and drainage, and the common cold constitute a large segment of the over-the-counter market for America’s pharmaceutical industry. Even though they do not cure allergies, sinusitis, colds, or the flu, they provide welcome relief for at least some of the discomforts of seasonal allergies and upper respiratory infections….
Fungal Sinusitis
What Is A Fungus? Fungi are plant-like organisms that lack chlorophyll. Since they do not have chlorophyll, fungi must absorb food from dead organic matter. Fungi share with bacteria the important ability to break down complex organic substances of almost every type (cellulose) and are essential to the recycling of carbon and other elements in…
Relief for Chronic Stuffy Noses Without Medications
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffers from allergies or similar conditions, you know the frustration of not being able to breathe properly because of a stuffy nose. It can also be frustrating because some medicines offer only temporary relief. Often the cause of your stuffy nose is enlarged turbinates. But what’s…
Swimmer’s Ear: Ears, Nose and Throat Fact or Fiction Quiz
Swimmer’s Ear You don’t have to go swimming to get “swimmer’s ear.” Fact! Whenever water gets into the ear-from swimming, showering, or hair washing-it can bring in bacterial or fungal particles. Usually, the water runs back out of your ear. But sometimes water is trapped in your ear canal, allowing bacteria and fungi to grow…
Hoarseness: Ears, Nose and Throat Fact or Fiction Quiz
Hoarseness You should avoid speaking or singing when your voice is hoarse. Fact! When your voice is injured or hoarse, you should “rest” your vocal folds, just as you would avoid walking on a sprained ankle. And remember, whispering (instead of speaking) does not rest your vocal folds. If you are hoarse longer than 2-3…