Tips to Enjoy Holiday Dinners With Hearing Loss
Holiday dinners are full of great food, time with your loved ones and lots of laughter. However, for those with hearing loss, they may also present some unique challenges. Approximately one in eight people in the United States aged 12 years or older has some degree of hearing loss in both ears. Hearing loss can…
Can Allergies Affect Your Ears?
If you are one of the 25.7% of adults in the United States who deal with seasonal allergies, you probably have symptoms like nasal congestion, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. However, allergies can affect other parts of your body as well, including, in some cases, your ears. Congestion from Allergies Can Lead to…
Ways to Relieve Sinus PressureÂ
The sinuses are mucus-lined pockets located behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. They are connected to your nasal passages and produce mucus that humidifies the air you breathe and traps bacteria and other foreign particles. Sometimes, the sinuses can experience inflammation, causing nasal congestion and a feeling of pressure to occur. This condition is known…
Can GERD Affect Your Sleep?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acids rise to the esophagus, also known as acid reflux. While many people occasionally experience acid reflux, GERD is more chronic. Over time, GERD can damage the esophagus, pharynx or respiratory tract. Common symptoms of GERD include but are not limited to: Issues with sleeping is a common…
How to Prevent Mold Allergies
More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience an allergic reaction every year. Allergic reactions occur when your body encounters a substance (allergen) it deems harmful and releases histamine. The release of histamine causes the symptoms most often associated with allergies, including but not limited to: Mold is an extremely common cause of allergic…
Three Reasons You’re Waking Up with a Sore Throat
Consistently waking up with a sore throat can be both frustrating and uncomfortable. It can make it difficult to talk or swallow and even impact your quality of sleep at night. Let’s look at a few conditions that can cause you to wake up with a sore throat, as well as what to do to…
Spartanburg and Greer ENT & Allergy Takes Home Four Community Awards
Our team is honored to have won a Greer Reader’s Choice Award for Best Hearing Office and three Best of Spartanburg awards. We’re thankful for our supportive community members, who are the reason that our work is so fulfilling. Best of the Best Spartanburg is the area’s official community choice awards, which the Spartanburg Herald-Journal…
Can Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?
More than 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction each year. Allergies occur when your immune system releases antibodies to attack a substance, also known as an allergen, it perceives as harmful, even if it isn’t. The response can cause an allergic reaction manifesting with hives, congestion, runny nose, watery eyes,…
Can Chronic Sinusitis Affect Your Mental Health?
The constant nasal congestion, facial pain and fatigue that can come with chronic sinusitis can take a toll on anyone. Research has shown that it may even increase your risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Â What is Chronic Sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis or chronic rhinosinusitis is a sinus infection lasting longer than…
What Is the Association Between Allergies and Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that presents as an itchy, scaly rash. Allergies are more wide-ranging. They are triggered by contact with allergens and present with symptoms as minor as a stuffy nose and as severe as anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction requiring immediate treatment. While psoriasis and allergies may present differently, they stem from…
