How Do Allergies Impact Mental Health?
Mental health is often not talked about in conjunction with allergies. Allergies are also widespread, impacting an estimated 100 million people per year in the U.S. It is the sixth most common chronic condition. Studies show that those with chronic allergic rhinitis are at a higher risk for navigating depression and anxiety. About Allergies An…
What Does Fluttering In The Ear Mean?
If you’ve ever experienced fluttering in the ear, it may have felt and sounded like a butterfly flapping its wings in your ear. The sensation has a few primary causes, most of which aren’t serious. However, fluttering in the ear can impact your hearing and overall quality of life. Common Causes Fluttering in the ear…
How To Keep Allergens in Mind When Gift Shopping
There are countless things to keep in mind when completing your holiday shopping. You may need to remember everyone’s clothing sizes, game preferences or favorite books. One consideration that many often omit from their lists is allergies. Allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States each year. To help prevent your gift…
How to Tell if You’re Having an Allergic Reaction
More than 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction each year. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance (allergen), like pollen or pet dander, by releasing histamine. The release of histamine causes the symptoms associated with allergies. You can determine your allergens by taking an allergy test…
What to Know About Winter Allergies
When the weather starts getting colder, you may notice that a runny nose and itchy eyes become commonplace. These symptoms may arise in the winter for many reasons, including a cold or flu and a response to the cold air. Winter allergies are another common source of these symptoms. Approximately 50 million people in the…
What Are Some Common Fall Allergy Triggers?
For many across the country, fall ushers in a new allergy season, raising questions about the best ways to alleviate side effects. It’s helpful to know common allergens for your area to best treat your symptoms. If you’ve noticed itchy eyes or a runny nose during a stroll through a park, you may want to…
What Are Some Common Causes of Eye Allergies?
Eye allergies, also called allergic conjunctivitis, are common in up to 40% of the population. It occurs when an allergen causes the tissue inside the eyelid and outside of the eyeball to become inflamed. Let’s look at a few of the more common causes of eye allergies as well as how to relieve your symptoms….
Caroline Burrows, MMSc, PA-C
Caroline attended the University of Georgia where she received Bachelor of Science degrees in both Biology and Psychology. She continued her patient-care training working as a certified medical assistant for ENT of Georgia, North and gained acceptance into Mercer University’s Physician Assistant Studies program to obtain her Master of Medical Science. Following graduation, Caroline returned…
Kelly W. Heard, FNP
I was an allergy nurse for ENT practices for twenty years prior to going to graduate school to become a nurse practitioner. I enjoy helping all ages with their sinuses, allergies, headaches, dizziness and ear and throat problems. I especially love being able to explain patients’ conditions and treatments to them in an understandable way….
Managing Severe Allergies
Most people who suffer from allergies have mild to moderate symptoms. However, some people experience severe allergy symptoms that can significantly impact their lives and even lead to hospitalization or death if not treated promptly. Severe Allergy Symptoms Symptoms of severe allergies differ from typical allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, watery eyes and a scratchy…
