Is it Allergies, or Is It Fatigue?
Many medical problems have fatigue as a symptom, such as depression, iron deficiency, thyroid problems and sleep apnea. Other conditions that can create tiredness include: Colds—An upper respiratory infection will have symptoms similar to allergies but without itchy, watery eyes. Another difference? Colds can come with fever, swollen glands and muscle aches and will run their…
Can Allergies Cause Sinus Infections?
Sinus infections also referred to as sinusitis, are usually caused by a viral infection. However, other factors can contribute to developing a sinus infection as well, including allergies. What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis occurs when your sinus cavities become swollen and inflamed. As mentioned, it’s often caused by a viral infection. However, some sinus infections are caused…
Could Your Pandemic Pet Be Giving You Allergies?
Getting a furry friend to cuddle and provide comfort during a global health crisis made sense to a lot of Americans. More than 23 million U.S. households—nearly one in five—adopted a pet during the pandemic.1 If you’re one of them, you may be dealing with an unexpected downside to pandemic pet ownership—newfound allergies. More Time…
What’s the Connection Between Hearing Loss & Shingles
When two or more conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. One set of comorbidities that may surprise you are hearing loss and shingles. We review more about this link below. What Is Shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that affects adults 50 and older. This serious infection is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which…
Winter Is Prime Time for Allergy Testing
Have common allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes or throat? You likely look forward to the winter months when these symptoms typically subside. While you may not be thinking about your allergies much during this time, it turns out that you should give them some thought—winter is an ideal time for allergy…
Alleviate Fall Allergies With the Right Treatment
Fall should be full of pumpkin patch visits, apple-picking and outdoor football games, not the sneezes, sniffles and itchy, watery eyes that you may experience if you have allergic rhinitis (hay fever). However, you can take steps to stop these annoying symptoms by seeking allergy treatment from an ENT physician. The Pros and Cons of…
Can Allergy Drops Help My Child?
Suppose your child experiences watery eyes and a runny nose every time they play at Broughton Park. In that case, they may benefit from treating their allergies with sublingual immunotherapy, otherwise known as allergy drops. What is Immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a form of treatment that builds tolerance to an allergen by introducing it to the…
Climate Change Hurts Allergy Sufferers
Each year, does it seem like your eyes are getting itchier, your nose is getting runnier and your sinuses are getting stuffier? If so, you’re not just imagining things. Recent research has found that pollen season is growing longer and more severe, thanks to climate change. Longer Growing Season Increases Airborne Pollen Climate change creates…
How to Prepare Your Child for Allergy Testing
If your child develops a rash after eating certain foods or a runny nose after playing outside in springtime, it might be time to get them tested for allergies. While allergy tests are safe and not painful, they can still make children (and parents) feel anxious. Let’s look at what to expect and how you can…
Is Your Rash from Hay Fever?
You probably know the classic signs of hay fever, like a runny nose, congestion and watery eyes. In addition, some people experience a rash or skin irritation as one of their symptoms. What is Hay Fever? Hay fever is also known as allergic rhinitis. It occurs when your immune system mistakes something harmless in the…