What To Know about Nasal Irrigation
Approximately 12% of the United States population is congested at any given time. While congestion is rarely a cause for concern, it can lead to disrupted sleep, sneezing, coughing, headache and difficulty breathing. When left untreated, it can increase your risk of sinus infections, middle ear infections and nasal polyps. One effective way to help…
Understanding and Managing Summer Sinus Infections
Sinus infections, or sinusitis, occur when the tissue lining your sinuses becomes inflamed. This condition often brings facial pain, a runny or stuffy nose, discomfort in the upper back teeth and sometimes a mild fever. Sinus infections are considered chronic when they last longer than 12 weeks and recurrent when a patient presents with four…
Common Causes of an Itchy Throat
An itchy throat can feel like a frustrating and uncomfortable symptom, especially if you don’t know what’s causing it. Let’s take a look at a few common causes of an itchy throat and what you can do to help minimize your symptoms. Allergies Allergies are extremely common, with approximately 100 million people in the U.S….
Symptoms of Mold Allergies
Mold, a common environmental allergen, can be found both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to mold can lead to various health issues, ranging from no reaction to allergic responses and exacerbation of asthma symptoms. Common Mold Allergy Symptoms Exposure to mold can cause a variety of symptoms that include but are not limited to congestion, wheezing…
Are Ear Infections Contagious?
Ear infections, also known as otitis media, is an infection in the middle ear. It is common and can occur at any age. Ear infections aren’t contagious, but the viruses and infections that sometimes lead to ear infections oftentimes are contagious. It’s helpful to know the causes and symptoms of ear infections. Knowing so will…
What Are the Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty?
Do you experience chronic sinus infections? If so, there may be a solution for you: balloon sinuplasty. For this procedure, the sinus cavities are inflated and flushed with saline, so you can breathe easier and experience fewer symptoms when watching a Florence Y’alls game at the stadium. In this post, we review some of the…
Dr. Bryan Krol In The News – Newer procedure helping chronic sinus problem sufferers
This new procedure allows the ENT physicians with ENT & Allergy Specialists and St. Elizabeth Healthcare, to shrink some of the tissues in the nasal passage to provide extra breathing room in the nose.
Is it Coronavirus or Just Seasonal Allergies?
Seasonal allergies can cause nasal congestion, a runny nose, sore throat, sinus pressure and headaches, and some fatigue, all of which can also be early symptoms of a virus, such as a cold, the flu, and the virus on everyone’s minds? COVID-19. But how do we tell if those sniffles and sneezes are normal allergies,…