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Camping & Hiking With Allergies: Mountain and Valley Tips for Idaho
If summer camping tends to leave you sneezing, congested or reaching for extra tissues, the environment around your campsite may be playing a bigger role than you realize. In Southwest Idaho, mountain and valley campgrounds…
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Is It the Flu or a Sinus Infection?
It’s winter, which means the usual germs are going around. The flu has been especially intense recently, with last year’s flu season being the most severe in over ten years, marked by the highest rate…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
