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. 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…
Medical Procedures To Help Relieve Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis is considered chronic when the swelling and inflammation in your lungs last three months or longer. While treatment options vary depending on the severity of the case, two effective options include balloon sinuplasty and functional endoscopic sinus surgery. If you’re itching to get back to strolls around the Milliken Arboretum unobstructed by sinus symptoms,…
How To Prepare Your Child for an ENT Visit
An article published in the National Library of Medicine reports, “In the United States, tympanostomy tube (TT) insertion is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children under 15.” In most cases, TTs are inserted by ear, nose and throat (ENT) physicians. There are many other conditions ENT physicians treat, including snoring, swallowing disorders, allergies…
Signs You Should See an ENT
ENT specialists diagnose and treat conditions of the ear, nose and throat. They are also referred to as otolaryngologists. Let’s take a look at a few of the common conditions they treat, as well as when you should consider making an appointment. Common Ear Problems ENTs treat a variety of different ear conditions, from ear…
What To Know About Sinus Infections in Children
Children come down with little bugs or illnesses all the time. Oftentimes, their symptoms resolve themselves in a few days. However, if your child has been dealing with nasal congestion, a runny nose and sinus pain for over a week, they may have a sinus infection, otherwise known as sinusitis. Let’s examine the signs of…
What Happens to Your Sinuses When You Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking is good for every aspect of your health, including your sinuses. Medical literature indicates that cigarette smoke, either directly from smoking or secondhand smoke, contributes to the development of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), which is inflammation of the nasal cavity and sinuses. Let’s take a look at how cigarette smoke affects your sinuses, as…
Is My Earache Caused by a Cold or Ear Infection?
It’s common to experience an earache. If you are, it’s important to identify the source of it in order to find relief. In this post, we cover the common cold and an ear infection as the potential causes of earaches to help you uncover if one of these conditions is causing yours. The Common Cold…
How Is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Treated?
Your Eustachian tubes are the passageways between your middle ears and the back of your throat. They have several important jobs, including draining fluid from your middle ears and equalizing air pressure between your middle ears and your environment. When your Eustachian tubes don’t function correctly, it means you have Eustachian tube dysfunction. According to…
