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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Is It Time for Allergy Testing? Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Everybody brushes off the occasional sickness. Sometimes your symptoms just don’t feel worth going to the doctor for. But knowing when to take action is crucial to protecting your overall health. Let’s take a look…
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How to Rid Your Home of Pet Dander for a Symptom-Free Space
Pet dander consists of tiny flakes of skin, saliva and urine proteins that become airborne and settle just about everywhere. For someone with allergies, that means itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose. While pet…
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How Can a Nasal Valve Collapse Affect Breathing?
The nasal valve is the narrow passageway that filters the air you breathe through your nostrils, running from the middle of your nose to the base. When the nasal valve collapses, it narrows your airway,…