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 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…
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…
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 at a few common allergy symptoms and why you should schedule an allergy test. Common Allergy Symptoms A few allergy…
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 dander can feel challenging to get rid of, it’s not impossible. Let’s take a look at where pet dander hides,…
Pediatric Allergy Management: Tips for Parents
It’s hard to see your children suffer from allergies. Seasonal symptoms can disrupt their sleep, affect their mood and make everyday spring activities challenging. As a parent, it’s natural to want to ease their discomfort and help them feel better. Let’s look at some practical tips to help manage your child’s allergies and bring you…
The Connection Between Allergies and Sleep Apnea
Allergies and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are two common health conditions that can significantly affect daily life. Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to substances like pollen, while OSA involves repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep due to a blocked airway. Though these conditions may seem unrelated, some research suggests a connection between the…
Why Allergy Season Can Leave You with a Bloody Nose
When allergy season hits, many can expect stuffy noses, sneezing and itchy eyes. But if you also notice traces of blood when you blow your nose or have more productive nosebleeds, you’re not alone. It’s a lesser-known side effect of allergies that many people experience. Allergies Can Dry Out Your Nose Your nose is lined…
Reasons for Your Cough This Winter
There’s a reason winter is known as cold and flu season. These ailments are common during the colder months, which can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like coughing. While ailments like the common coldtypicallygo away on its own, some conditions may require treatment from an ENT. Here are some common causes for coughing during the winter…
