Winter Dry Air and Nose Health: Preventing Cracks & Nosebleeds
Georgia is known for being relatively warm, but that doesn’t mean we don’t experience occasional cold snaps during the winter. When the weather cools, it’s essential to take care of your nasal health to prevent issues like cracked skin and nosebleeds. Let’s look at a few ways you can keep your nose hydrated and healthy…
Understanding and Managing Repeated Ear Infections in Children
For some families, ear infections are an ever-present concern. If your child seems to bounce from one ear infection to the next, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist can play a crucial role in finding lasting relief. Why Ear Infections Are So Common in Young Children Ear infections are common in early childhood. Most…
Can Christmas Trees Cause Allergies?
When you start sneezing, runny nose, coughing or itching in your home, it’s natural to wonder what’s behind the sudden rush of symptoms. You might initially blame excess dust or pet dander, but the holidays bring one more possible culprit: your Christmas tree. The Ins and Outs of Christmas Tree Syndrome Christmas tree syndrome is…
Holiday Health: Protecting Your Sinuses During Travel
Many people travel long distances during the holidays. Whether you’re flying, driving or taking the train, it’s essential to care for your sinus health during your journey to keep inflammation from ruining the destination. Why Is Sinus Care Important During Travel? Sudden temperature shifts, elevation changes, fluctuations in humidity and unfamiliar allergens can all stress…
Why Should I Start Allergy Immunotherapy in the Winter?
Nearly 20% of the U.S. population suffers from hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis. We tend to think of hay fever as an issue primarily affecting us in the spring, summer and fall. When trees in Dupree Park bloom in the spring and ragweed pollen starts floating through the air in the fall, it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How ENT Specialists Diagnose Chronic Sinus Infections
Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, are an inflammation of the sinuses. A sinus infection is considered chronic when it lasts for 12 weeks or longer. If you’re dealing with long-lasting symptoms like facial pain, congestion or postnasal drip (mucus in the throat), you should schedule an appointment with an ENT specialist to determine if a…
