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Sinus Issues: Allergies or a Sinus Infection?
For many people, sinus symptoms are part of having an allergies. This leads some to mistakenly believe they have a sinus infection when it is, in fact, just allergies. Below we review the differences between…
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Breaking Down Allery Myths
Allergies are extremely common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60 million people in the U.S. experience allergies each year, and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 20%…
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When Should You Take Your Child to a Pediatric ENT?
There will be several times during your child’s life when they’ll require the care of an expert ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician. Knowing what services ENTs offer and when your child needs care from…
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What Causes Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever or seasonal allergies, is caused by the immune system overreacting to a normally harmless substance that it deems a threat. When you come into contact with one of…
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What You Need to Know about Summer Allergies
A lot of people associate allergy season with springtime, but many experience symptoms well into summer. If you want to enjoy swimming at Piedmont Park Aquatic Center or hiking at without suffering from allergy symptoms,…
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Why Are Allergies Worse This Year?
If you feel that your itchy eyes, scratchy throat and sneezing after visiting Piedmont Park are getting worse with each passing year, it’s not in your head. Recent research shows that climate change is causing…
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Has Allergy Season Started? When Will It End?
You’ve probably noticed yellow pollen floating through the air and collecting on windshields, especially near Piedmont Park, indicating allergy season has begun. However, for some allergy season is year-round. This is because the onset and…
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What Is Immunotherapy?
If you experience itchy, watery eyes and sneezing after visiting City Dog Market or spending time at Stonemountain Park, you probably have allergies. Unfortunately, there is no cure for allergies; however, there’s one method of…
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Hay Fever: What Is It?
If you’re familiar with red, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, stuffy nose and sneezing after visiting Grant Park, you likely suffer from hay fever. Hay fever is known by several other names, including allergic rhinitis, seasonal…
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Spring Allergies & How to Handle Them
There’s no better time to see the wildflowers blooming along Arabia Mountain View Trail than springtime, but there’s also no worse time when it comes to your allergy symptoms. While there is no cure for…