One of the best things about the holidays is the abundance of delicious treats that seem to be present at every home and business, not to mention the elaborate holiday feasts that many families prepare. Kids and adults alike enjoy nibbling on the various cookies, pies, cakes, and savory delights that come along with the […]
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What is a Christmas Tree Allergy?
Christmas just isn’t Christmas without that rich tree scent flowing throughout your entire home, but for some people, Christmas trees seem to cause major allergy issues. Are people really allergic to their Christmas trees? Well…maybe, but probably not. In this post, we’ll go over the basics of this seasonal allergy, let you know what to […]
Signs You Need an Allergist/Immunologist Instead of an ENT
So you’re having issues with coughing, congestion, watery eyes, or pain in the facial area? If so, you may be tempted to ask your primary care doctor for a referral to an ENT. However, did you know that ENTs are often referred patients who would be better served by an allergist/immunologist instead? In this post, […]
The Connection Between Sinusitis and Asthma
If you seem to have sinusitis and asthma symptoms in a continuous cycle, you’re not alone. Nasal and sinus diseases are the most common comorbidities of asthma, afflicting millions of people in the U.S. annually. But why do sinusitis and asthma occur together so often, and is there an actual scientific connection between the two? […]
What is Viral Asthma?
Almost everyone has heard of asthma, but did you know that there are different types of asthma? The most common type of asthma is bronchial asthma, which causes narrowing of the airways and trouble breathing. However, about 50% of asthma attacks are actually caused by viral asthma. Viral asthma is when asthma symptoms are experienced […]
