Reasons for Your Cough This Winter
There’s a reason winter is known as cold and flu season. These ailments are common during the colder months, which can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like coughing. While ailments like the common coldtypicallygo away on its own, some conditions may require treatment from an ENT. Here are some common causes for coughing during the winter…
Tips for Relief from Cat-Related Allergies
Does someone in your household really want a cat, even though you are allergic to them? Or maybe you didn’t know you were allergic until you brought a kitten home from an Atlanta rescue shelter and now can’t imagine parting with your beloved pet. If you are struggling with cat-related allergies, know that you have…
Local Spring Allergens Unique to Georgia and Their Effects
The Origins of Allergens in Georgia Georgia’s unique climate and vegetation create a perfect storm for spring allergies. The state is home to mild winters and long growing seasons which means longer, staggered blooming times which create more airborne allergens. [Fun Fact: Georgia’s pine pollen is so abundant that it can travel hundreds of miles…
Creating Allergy-Safe Halloween Costumes: Tips for a Worry-Free Night
Halloween presents the perfect opportunity to express your creativity through fun costumes. For people with allergies, however, the new materials can create challenges. Let’s take a look at a few tips to help you create an exciting costume without triggering allergy symptoms. 1. Avoid Latex Although latex allergies are not common (affecting less than 1%…
Tips To Reduce and Manage Your Adult Ear Infections
Dealing with recurring ear infections as an adult can be incredibly frustrating. While we often associate earaches with childhood, they can persist into adulthood, creating ongoing discomfort and concern. Adult ear infections occur when bacteria or viruses invade the middle ear, causing fluid buildup and pressure. This can result in sharp pain, reduced hearing, a…
Common Environmental Allergy Triggers And How To Avoid Them
Environmental allergies cause your immune system to react to seemingly harmless substances. Symptoms often include congestion, sneezing, itchy nose and eyes, red or watery eyes, fatigue and headache. When you have environmental allergies, it can sometimes be hard to identify the substance triggering your symptoms. Let’s take a look at a few common triggers, where…
How Does the Immune System Generate Allergy Symptoms
Allergies affect more than 100 million Americans each year. The symptoms can range from from mild annoyance and irritation to reactions that require immediate medical attention. But how exactly do allergies develop, and what role does the immune system play in generating those symptoms? Read on to learn more. How Allergies Occur Allergies occur when…
Allergies and Exercise: How to Stay Active Without Suffering
Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but for the 100 million people who experience allergies, staying active can be a challenge. Allergies can be exacerbated during exercise, leading to discomfort and discouraging individuals from working out. However, with the right strategies, you can manage allergy symptoms and enjoy the benefits of regular physical…
Do I Have Allergies or a Cold?
Sniffling, a stuffy and runny nose, frequent sneezing and coughing are common symptoms of both a cold and an allergic reaction. This overlap can make it challenging to determine the root cause of your discomfort. Let’s explore the differences between allergies and the common cold and how you can distinguish between the two. What Are…
How To Manage Environmental Allergies While Gardening
Did you know that spending time in green spaces can have mental health benefits, including stress and anxiety alleviation, improved mood and better attention? Gardening is a great way to engage in a green space in your backyard, but for many people, environmental allergies can hold this fun activity at arm’s length. Let’s look at…
