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…
Understanding In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty
Sinus infection symptoms like congestion, facial pressure and tooth pain are no fun, and they get even less so the longer they last. If these issues have prevented you from breathing in the crisp, cool air at Dellinger Park, Balloon Sinuplasty may be a treatment worth considering. What is Balloon Sinuplasty? Balloon Sinuplasty is a…
How To Manage Indoor Allergy Triggers: Dust Mites, Pet Dander and Mold
When you come home from a long day at work, you want to sit down, relax and maybe watch a little TV. What you probably don’t like is coming home to an environment brimming with allergens ready to induce sneezing. While you may not be able to stop every allergen from inviting themselves in, there…
Three Signs It’s Time To Book an ENT Appointment
When you get a tickle in your throat or you’re battling lengthy congestion, your first inclination might be to schedule an appointment with a primary doctor. While your primary doctor is a great resource, some symptoms and conditions warrant a trip to an ENT expert. An ENT expert, also called an otolaryngologist, specializes in your…
Workplace Allergies: Protecting Your Health on the Job
When most people think about workplace hazards, they imagine heavy lifting, slips and falls. While physical injuries are common, research shows that more than 11 million workers in the United States encounter allergens, leading to conditions like asthma and allergies. Common Workplace Allergy Triggers You can find allergens in nearly every industry, from healthcare to…
Allergies in Athletes: What To Know
When you’re one point away from victory at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, the last thing you want is to sneeze and miss the ball. Keeping allergies under control is one way to prevent this nightmare from becoming reality. How Common are Allergies? It’s estimated that more than 80 million people in the United States…
Understanding Ear Pain After Blowing Your Nose
Nasal congestion is a common symptom of colds, allergies and sinus infections. While it may seem harmless, congestion can cause discomfort and interfere with daily activities like smelling or enjoying your favorite Saints + Council meal. Blowing the nose is an easy method for clearing mucus, but doing so too forcefully can result in pain…
What Causes Long-Lasting Coughing?
A persistent cough that lingers for weeks can disrupt your daily life. Around one in 10 people experience chronic coughing. For many, the symptom causes interrupted sleep, fatigue and chest soreness. Common Reasons Behind a Lingering Cough Things like a cold, dry air or exposure to smoke can cause a short-term cough. However, chronic coughing…
Is Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Right for Me?
When you’re dealing with chronic sinus infections (lasting longer than 12 weeks), there are a lot of treatment or management options to choose from, including but not limited to allergy or cold medication, Balloon Sinuplasty or Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS). Let’s examine FESS and whether it’s right for you. How Does FESS Work? FESS…
