Though a stuffy nose seems like a minor complaint, it can be a warning sign of several conditions. Two common culprits associated with nasal congestion are allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. Both conditions have symptoms that are similar in the early stages, and medical professionals occasionally struggle to make a proper diagnosis. Over time, differences between […]
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When Having Pets Has Health Consequences
Dander – whether from canines, felines, or even birds – can leave a lasting impression when it embeds itself into couches, drapes, and carpets in your home. Shedding and allergen production by pets presents a persistent problem for allergic pet lovers who can’t live without their favorite furry friend. According to the American College of […]
Take a Stand on National Penicillin Allergy Day: Why Over Diagnosing Allergies is Undercutting Patients
In 1928, Alexander Fleming, a bacteriologist at St. Mary’s Hospital, stumbled upon a mold called Penicillium notatum, and the world would never be the same. With an unbelievable ability to prevent the growth of bacteria such as Staphylococcus, its discovery was an invaluable gift to the medical community – helping to cure hordes of people […]
Why Are Mold Allergies on the Rise in Tampa?
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the most recent pollen and mold report for Tampa, Florida, shows a very high concentration of mold, with a presence of all of the top three species of mold: ascospores, basidiospores, and smuts/myxomycetes. These three strains all share one common factor – they’re hazardous to […]
Sinusitis Versus Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis may sound similar, and in fact, they share some characteristics, but the two conditions have a distinct set of causes and symptoms. After you learn a bit about the differences between sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, talk with your allergist to confirm what’s troubling your nasal passages sinuses, and together you can […]
