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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…