How To Keep Your ENT Health on Track During Travel Season
Travel often brings excitement and adventures, but those with ENT disorders may have additional considerations. A little planning ahead can ensure that your trip goes smoothly and you remain in the best health. Alleviate Ear Pain During Flights Ear discomfort while flying is common for many people due to rapid changes in air pressure. To…
Protecting Yourself from Summer Irritants and Infections
As ENT specialists, we’re well-versed in how the ear, nose and throat systems are interconnected, and we also know the ears, nose and throat are all quite susceptible to infection, especially in the summer. Let’s discuss why that is and how you can prevent an uncomfortable infection. Summer Irritants and Infection Risks Summer is the…
Why You Might Need to Do an Allergy Re-Test
If you’ve ever had an allergy test performed before, you know how valuable they are in providing insight into what’s causing your worst allergy symptoms, and it was a critical first step in building an allergy management plan. Most people will only ever need to do an allergy test once, but there are some circumstances…
Staying Symptom-Free After Allergy Treatment
Congratulations on finishing your allergy immunotherapy treatment! It’s a huge accomplishment to finish, and you should have lasting remission of all allergy symptoms. And while immunotherapy is highly effective once the full course is completed, we do have a few recommendations to help you stay symptom-free after treatment. Finish the Whole Treatment We know that…
Deciding When to See an Allergist vs. Primary Care Provider
If you’re constantly struggling with your allergy symptoms, it may be a good idea to seek out professional medical help. This is an excellent step for identifying your allergic triggers and starting a long-term allergy wellness plan. However, you may be wondering where to start. Why Should I See a Doctor for My Allergies? Many…
How Allergy Shots and Drops Work
If you’re looking for long-term relief from your allergy symptoms, you might consider looking into immunotherapy. Like many medical treatments out there, the term “immunotherapy” might sound somewhat intimidating at first, but the science behind it is pretty simple to understand once you look into it, so let’s dive into how it works. What Are…
Kids’ Allergies vs. Colds
Springtime can be an uncertain time of year for parents of children with allergies; allergy symptoms can overlap significantly with cold symptoms, especially in children. Cold and flu season is beginning to ebb away, but they haven’t gone yet. Here’s how to tell the difference between allergies and a cold. Why Allergies and Colds Are…
Seasonal Allergies vs. Colds: How to Tell the Difference
A runny nose, congestion and sneezing are common in early spring. This time of year marks the cusp between allergy season and cold and flu season. Because of this timing, it can be hard to be sure which condition is causing your irritating symptoms, making it harder to effectively find relief. We’ve put together a…
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…