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Can My Child Go to Camp if They Have Allergies?
Playing games, building friendships and possibly eating one too many s’mores is what summer camp is all about. If your kid has allergies, the idea of summer camp may feel a little worrisome, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s look at a few ways you can prepare your child to jump right into Camp…
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What To Know About Antihistamines and Allergy Testing
With pollen blanketing Georgia, it’s a good time to take an allergy test. Finding out which allergens you’re sensitive to will help you manage your symptoms moving forward. When you schedule your allergy test, we’ll provide instructions on how to prepare, including which medications to stop taking. One medication class you will need to avoid…
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Choosing Cosmetics When You Have Allergy-Prone Skin
An estimated 10% of people experience side effects, hypersensitivity or allergy-related irritation from certain cosmetics[1]. Whether you’re grabbing soap from Herb’N Eden or hitting up a local drugstore for makeup and skincare, knowing which products are safe for your skin is crucial. Let’s look at a few signs that you have allergy-prone skin and some…
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Your Guide to Sinus Massage
Most people know that a good massage can relieve muscle soreness. What few people know is that you can also massage your sinuses. The Benefits of a Sinus Massage The sinuses, the four pairs of air-filled pockets behind the face, are prone to inflammation. If you’ve ever had allergies, a cold or a sinus infection,…
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How Does Spring Air Affect Sinus Health?
It’s time to shake off that cold winter air and embrace the scent of blooming flowers and leafy trees that spring brings. While many of us look forward to the new season, some people might notice that spring air carries a few substances that irritate their sinuses and potentially lead to sinusitis. The most likely…
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ENT of Georgia
Young H. AnM.D. Danko CerenkoM.D., PH.D. Paul E. FreeM.D. FACS Howard K. HermanM.D. Dozier HoodM.D. Michael SylvesterM.D.
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How To Manage Allergies on Thanksgiving
It’s hard to choose your favorite Thanksgiving dish. You might think it’s mashed potatoes during dinner, only to find yourself switching to pecan pie at dessert. Whichever dish you choose, you don’t want something like allergy-related congestion to get in the way of a tasty meal. How Do Taste and Smell Work? When you smell…
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How Does Sublingual Immunotherapy Work?
Allergies can leave you congested, itchy and unable to taste your favorite Thanksgiving treats from Southern Baked Pie Company. Luckily, some effective treatments can help manage your symptoms for clearer breathing and tastier dishes this holiday season. One of those effective treatments is sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). What is Sublingual Immunotherapy? SLIT is an allergy treatment…
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What to Know About Common Voice Disorders
Voice disorders, which involve issues with pitch, tone or other vocal qualities, can impact anyone. Given the variety of potential causes, it’s important to consult an ENT specialist if you notice persistent symptoms. Below, we explore three common voice disorders that should prompt a visit to an ENT. Vocal Cord Polyps Vocal cord polyps are…
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How Climate Change Is Extending Fall Allergy Season in Georgia
For many people, the beginning of October marks the end of allergy season. Grass pollen is nearly or completely gone, and ragweed levels should be fading fast. But shifting weather patterns are changing that timeline. Thanks to climate change, allergy symptoms are lasting longer and hitting harder. Why is Allergy Season Lasting Longer? Across the…