How Do Allergy Shots Work?
What would you do to finally be free from your allergies? While practicing avoidance and taking a daily antihistamine may work for some, others opt to receive long-term treatment called immunotherapy. Continue reading to learn if this option is right for you. What Is Immunotherapy? This type of allergy treatment involves gradually exposing your body…
Everything You Need to Know About Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloons can help liven up a party and provide whimsical décor; did you know they can also help those suffering from chronic sinus infections find relief? Balloon Sinuplasty is a safe and effective procedure that has been helping people since it received FDA approval in 2005. What Is Chronic Sinusitis? Balloon Sinuplasty is approved to…
The Process of Diagnosing a Sinus Infection
Sinus infections can range from mild to severe and can last for only a few days to months on end. The severity of your symptoms will dictate how far into the diagnostic process you need to go in order to get answers. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection is a swelling or inflammation…
Understanding Cat Allergies
Cat allergies are common, with experts estimating that for every 10 Americans, three are allergic to cats. Knowing what causes an allergic reaction is the first step toward finding relief. Below is a breakdown of why you are allergic to your cat and what treatment options are available. What Are You Allergic To? The cause…
Are Allergies Making You Snore?
Snoring affects about 50% off all adults in the United States. There are a number of causes for this grumbling and grating sound, including obesity, alcohol consumption, deviated septum, nasal polyps and the most common—nasal congestion. Allergies to dust can block your nose and increase your risk of snoring. What Is Dust? Dust that gathers…
What Are Nasal Polyps?
Growths can occur almost anywhere inside your body and can be malignant or benign. Noncancerous growths that develop in the tissue that lines the nose and sinuses are known as nasal polyps. Understanding the causes and treatment options for these teardrop-shaped growths can help prompt you to seek help when needed. Why Do Nasal Polyps…
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, about 31 million Americans each year experience a sinus infection. This common condition is often caused by a virus. While the sinus infection itself may not be contagious, the virus causing the infection is. What Is a Sinus Infection? Inside your skull there are a…
Your Child Probably Isn’t Allergic to Penicillin
Around five million kids in the U.S. have been identified as having a penicillin allergy, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. But recent research shows that it’s likely that these children, and maybe even your own child, have been misdiagnosed. What the Research Shows One study published in 2017 in the journal Pediatrics tested…
Why There Is a Bad Smell in Your Nose
Smelling unpleasant things is unfortunately just a part of life. But if this becomes a habitual experience, there is a chance that bad smell could be coming from inside your nose. Below are the five conditions that can cause a bad smell in your nose. Sinus Infections Both acute and chronic sinus infections, known medically…
Fall Brings Allergies to Idaho, Too
If you think you’re safe from allergies just because the leaves are changing colors and every coffee shop in town is pushing pumpkin spice, guess again. Spring and summer allergies might get more attention, but people in Boise are just as likely to experience symptoms during the autumn months. Autumn Allergy Triggers While most flowers…