Recognizing Pediatric Allergies Early in the Season
Spring is an exciting time for kids! With the return of the sunshine, they can play outside more and might be looking forward to the start of spring sports. If you’re the parent of a child with allergies, however, spring comes with an additional set of concerns. Early spring is a great time to watch…
Is Allergy Medication Enough to Handle Allergy Symptoms?
Your allergy symptoms turn a lovely spring afternoon into a pollen-fueled nightmare. Symptoms such as sneezing, congestion and red, itchy skin are incredibly uncomfortable and make it difficult to enjoy the great outdoors. Over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications are your first line of defense against these symptoms, so let’s discuss what will work for you. Allergy…
Seasonal ENT Checkups: Maintaining Results After Treatment
If you’ve recently had an ENT procedure, such as sinus surgery or ear surgery, you may be wondering if you need to return to the ENT clinic for follow-up care, and if so, how often. You may even think it’s unnecessary as long as you don’t notice a recurrence of symptoms. However, checking in on…
Post-Surgery Care and Recovery for Lasting Breathing Relief
So, your doctor or ENT specialist has referred you for sinus surgery: congratulations! This major step will be life-changing, helping you breathe more easily and providing relief from uncomfortable or painful sinus and nasal symptoms. As with any surgery, recovery after the operation requires patience, self-care and carefulness to ensure healing goes well. How Long…
Finding Long-Term Relief from Nasal Blockage and Sleep Disruption
It’s frustrating not to get the sleep you need, and sleep deprivation can have some significant ripple effects on your overall health, but sometimes, getting a good night’s rest is impeded by nasal congestion, nasal blockage or other sinus issues. If your sinus issues are keeping you up at night, read on to find ways…
How to Know if Septoplasty Is Right for You
Do you struggle to breathe through your nose, even when you’re not winded or congested? This is actually rather common, and it can occur due to issues with the structures inside your nose. These structural issues are often addressed with a procedure called septoplasty. Septoplasty is a type of sinus surgery, and it’s one of…
Holiday Travels with Allergies
Traveling out of town for the holidays? Don’t forget about allergies! Traveling to a new home or environment could trigger an allergic reaction, even if it’s not the season in which you normally experience allergy symptoms. Allergy symptoms can be annoying and interrupt your daily life, making it harder to enjoy the holidays or your…
Am I Allergic to My Christmas Tree?
Have you noticed more allergy-like symptoms—runny nose, sneezing, itchy skin or congestion—since bringing your Christmas tree into the house? Your Christmas tree may be triggering some allergies, but the source isn’t what you think. What Am I Allergic To? It isn’t the tree pollen, as pines, firs and spruces (the most common tree varieties used…
Is It a Cold or Winter Allergies?
Had a sniffly nose lately? Cold and flu season is definitely here, but don’t discount the possibility that you could be plagued by allergies. Winter doesn’t always bring the end of allergy season; indoor allergens like mold and dust become much more prominent in the cold months. Here’s how you can find out whether it’s…
Winter Sinus vs. Structural Issues: How to Tell the Difference
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, stuffy noses are likely to become more common. If, however, you notice that your congestion seems especially bad this year, no matter what you do, then the issue might be more than just dry, cold air; it could be a structural issue within your nose. It may be a…
