Can Nasal Cautery Help Stop My Child’s Nosebleeds?
It’s not uncommon for children to experience the occasional nosebleed. In the majority of cases, they won’t require any additional treatment. However, if your child is experiencing frequent nosebleeds, their ENT specialist may suggest nasal cautery. What is Nasal Cautery? Nasal cautery is a procedure where a chemical or electrical device is applied to the…
The Role Humidity Plays in Allergies
Humidity levels where you live can play a role in how we experience allergies. Whether you live in a region with high humidity or low humidity, the moisture levels in the air can impact the severity of your allergic reactions. Understanding the relationship between humidity and allergies can help you better manage your symptoms and…
Celebrating Earth Day With Sinus Care
April 22nd marks Earth Day, a global movement urging us to prioritize and preserve our planet. As you engage in Earth Day activities like gardening and supporting eco-friendly causes, it’s also crucial to reflect on how environmental factors influence your well-being, including your sinus health. What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis, or sinus infection, is an inflammation…
When To Introduce Allergens to Your Baby
Introducing food allergens to your baby can feel like an unnerving experience. However, by learning when and how to introduce allergens, you can help ease a little of this worry. What Are Allergies? Allergies occur when your body overreacts to a normally harmless substance (allergen). More than 50 million people in the United States experience…
What Effect Can Spring Allergies Have On You?
For many, spring is a beautiful time with blooming flowers and warmer temperatures. However, for those with allergies, spring is more likely associated with the descension of pollen. Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, affects approximately 20% of the population in the United States. Let’s look at a few ways hay fever may affect you…
What is The Link Between Allergies and Ear Infections
Ear infections are common and can affect people of all ages, but are especially common in children. Understanding how allergies impact ear infections can help prevent ear infections and provide effective treatment. Causes for Ear Infections Allergies, both environmental and food related, can contribute to ear infections. Allergic reactions can cause congestion and inflammation, which…
Can Sleeping With a Fan Trigger Allergies?
Many people sleep with a fan on to keep their rooms nice and cool or because they enjoy the white noise. While a fan can help you sleep, it may stir up allergens in your bedroom. Let’s take a look at how a fan may impact your allergies and what you can do about it….
Surprising Triggers That Can Make Your Allergy Symptoms Worse
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies each year. Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to a benign foreign substance (allergen) it thinks is dangerous by releasing histamine. The release of histamine causes the common allergic reaction symptoms you may experience, including but not limited to: Common allergens include pollen, pet…
Unexpected Places You Might Find Allergens
More than 50 million people in the U.S. have an allergic reaction each year. Allergic reactions occur when your immune system makes antibodies and releases histamine to attack a foreign substance (allergen) it believes is harmful, even when it isn’t. The immune system reaction causes the body to present with allergy symptoms including but not…
How To Tell if You Have Allergies or a Sinus Infection?
Allergies and sinus infections share a lot of symptoms, such as congestion, headaches, coughing and more. Knowing the difference between the two can help inform your treatment approach. Let’s examine allergies and sinus infections a little more closely and discuss how you can approach treating each condition. A Closer Look at Allergies Allergies occur when…