Comparing Over-the-Counter vs. Medical Sinus Treatments
Stuffy nose, sniffling, difficulty breathing, sinus pressure: sinus issues can cause some annoying and disruptive symptoms. The good news is that there are a plethora of treatment options to help manage your symptoms, ranging from over-the-counter (OTC) options to prescription to medical treatment. Let’s discuss some of the options out there, and when you might…
When to Consider a Sinus Evaluation: Signs You Might Need Specialist Care
Sinus issues can come from a myriad of sources: dry winter air, a cold, allergies, etc. Because sinus symptoms seem so ubiquitous in the winter, they may be easy to dismiss as “just a cold,” treatable with rest and a decongestant. However, in some cases, sinus issues could signal something much more serious. Common Sinus…
Blowing Your Nose the Right Way
Last year’s flu season, the 2024–2025 winter season, was the most severe flu season in over a decade. Due to it being flu season again, and due to indoor allergies rising in prominence in the cold winter months when more people are staying inside, you might be suffering from a runny nose. Grab a box…
Why Do My Allergies Flare Up When Traveling?
Traveling for the holidays is delightful. Perhaps you’re going to see a loved one, or maybe you’re flying to a tropical location to escape the winter blues. Either way, you want your trip to be relaxing and fulfilling; an unexpected flare-up of allergies can ruin a whole trip. What Happens When I Have an Allergic…
ENT & Allergy Specialists Advances Obstructive Sleep Apnea Care with Inspire® Excellence Designation
ENT & Allergy Specialist provider Dr. Thomas Hamilton has been recognized as an Inspire Excellence Member for delivering outstanding patient care and clinical outcomes. Inspire, an FDA-approved treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), provides an alternative for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. OSA affects 22 million Americans, leading to significant…
Why Do My Ears Pop?
You’re probably familiar with the feeling of your ears popping when driving up a steep hill or taking off in an airplane, but have you ever wondered why your ears pop? The Eustachian Tubes When your ears pop, what you’re hearing is your Eustachian (pronounced “you-STAY-shun”) tubes doing their job. The Eustachian tubes connect the…
When to Use Which Allergy Medications
There are many different types of allergies, and therefore, there are many different allergy medications. Which one you need will depend on what you’re allergic to, what your symptoms are and how severe they are. So let’s break down the different kinds of allergy medications and what they’re best suited for, so you can make…
What Is Ragweed?
More than a quarter of adults in America suffer from seasonal allergies, according to the CDC, making seasonal allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the country. Now that it’s late October, seasonal allergies are winding down, but one culprit lingers in the air, keeping allergy season alive for a couple of extra…
What’s the Difference Between Pharyngitis, Laryngitis and Tonsillitis?
If you’ve been sick with a virus recently, a sore throat may have been one of your symptoms. There are actually three subtypes of sore throat, and they’re distinguished by what part of the throat is affected. The three types are pharyngitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis. Pharyngitis Your throat, also known as the pharynx, is a…
At-Home Balance Exercises for Vertigo
Vertigo is a frustrating and sometimes debilitating condition characterized by extreme dizziness. You may feel like you’re spinning when standing still or have trouble discerning up from down. It can be a common symptom of balance disorders like Meniere’s disease or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). You can strengthen your sense of balance by performing…