Can Dust Mite Allergies Be Treated with a Pill?
It’s a common misconception that dust can trigger allergies, when it’s actually the microscopic bugs that feed on it known as dust mites. These tiny bugs belong to the same family as ticks and spiders, and they can live in most climates and at most altitudes. They thrive most in warm environments around 70°F and…
What You Should Know About Allergy Tablets
If you can’t visit Historic Fourth Ward Park without getting itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion and sneezing, you may benefit from allergy tablets. Allergy tablets, also known as sublingual immunotherapy, help your body build a tolerance to triggering substances. Below we provide a basic overview of allergy tablets. What Causes Allergies? Your immune system works…
Are Allergy Shots Safe?
Allergies are an incredible nuisance for more than 50 million Americans. While many can manage their symptoms with over-the-counter solutions like antihistamines, nasal sprays, anti-itch creams and eye drops, others require a more long-term solution. This is where allergy shots come in. What Are Allergy Shots? Allergy shots work by helping your immune system build…
Allergy Shots Versus Sublingual Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a blanket term for long-term allergy treatment that reduces symptoms over time by decreasing your sensitivity to allergens. There are traditionally two forms of immunotherapy: allergy shots and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), also called allergy drops. We compare the two below so you can make the best treatment decision for you or your child….
Understanding Sublingual Immunotherapy
After visiting Atlanta Memorial Park, do you have allergies that are not well-controlled with over-the-counter antihistamines or nasal sprays? If so, you may be a candidate for sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Sublingual immunotherapy works similar to subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), more commonly known as allergy shots. They work by slowly increasing your tolerance to allergens over several…
Smokers Have a Greater Risk of Hearing Loss
You’ve probably heard some of the myriads of conditions linked to smoking cigarettes, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But did you know that smoking can also lead to hearing loss? A study published in The American Journal of Medicine sought to uncover just how strong this…
Why Are You Waking up with a Stuffy Nose?
In the age of COVID-19, symptoms like a stuffy nose can be worrisome, even if they are short-lived. However, if you have been waking up with a stuffy nose that resolves later in the day, you probably have no reason to fret; this is fairly common, and there are many possible triggers. Some of the…
Tips to relieve ear pressure
Anyone who has gone scuba diving, flown on a plane or driven through the mountains is familiar with that uncomfortable plugged-up sensation that signals your ears need to pop. But do you know why this occurs? Within the ears are small passageways called the Eustachian tubes. These tubes connect the middle ear to the upper…
What Is Auditory Deprivation?
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning it develops slowly over time. Because of this, many people don’t even realize they have hearing loss until it’s advanced to a stage that cannot be easily treated. This can have devastating impacts, including social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression and even cognitive decline. There’s another effect…
How to Virtually Celebrate the Holidays with Hearing Loss
It is notoriously difficult for people with hearing loss to communicate in large groups and when background noise is present. And while many are opting to have smaller, more intimate gatherings this holiday season, video calls will now be the preferred method to keep in touch with far-away relatives. This presents a whole new set…
