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Dr. Roger Keene, MD

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) | Otolaryngic Allergy

Dr. Roger Keene is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Laredo, TX. Dr. Keene specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
60 years Experience
Dr. Roger Keene, MD
  • Laredo, TX
  • Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
  • Accepting new patients

Dots of blood in nose

Using an “over the counter”. (Non Prescription) antibiotic ointment (such as Bacitracin) twice daily inside the nose should take care of this problem. In the winter, the dry air READ MORE
Using an “over the counter”. (Non Prescription) antibiotic ointment (such as Bacitracin) twice daily inside the nose should take care of this problem. In the winter, the dry air in your home from your heater may be making this worse—do not keep your rooms overheated.

What kind of anesthesia is used for ear tubes?

Ear vent tubes are usually placed to ventilate the middle ear space in children that have fluid behind their eardrums this defect greatly decreases their hearing and causes learning READ MORE
Ear vent tubes are usually placed to ventilate the middle ear space in children that have fluid behind their eardrums this defect greatly decreases their hearing and causes learning disabilities and poor language skills the tubes are placed using a microscope and the patient must be absolutely still and immobile thus a general anesthetic is required.

Can plastic surgery get rid of a nose hump?

Yes, it can in a very large group of patients with a dorsal hump on their nose. Rather rarely with a large hump on their nose that can be helped also with a bit more extensive READ MORE
Yes, it can in a very large group of patients with a dorsal hump on their nose. Rather rarely with a large hump on their nose that can be helped also with a bit more extensive surgery—each case can be resolved (cleared).