How to Beat Congestion and Enjoy a Delicious Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. And with it comes savory turkey, tangy cranberry sauce and deliciously sweet pumpkin pie. With so many tasty foods just around the corner, you’ll want to make sure you’re in tip-top shape to enjoy them. One possible roadblock to enjoying Thanksgiving flavors is congestion. Let’s take a look at how congestion…
What’s Causing That Tightness in My Throat?
Have you ever felt like your throat is constricted, as if a knot is blocking your airway? Throat tightness can be an unnerving experience, but it’s a common symptom with many potential causes. While it’s often nothing to worry about, understanding what might trigger this sensation is essential to finding relief. Let’s explore some of…
Exploring Allergies: How They Affect the Ears, Nose and Throat
Allergies are the body’s overreaction to a stimulus that would otherwise be considered harmless. Common environmental allergens may include pollen, mold and pet dander. Allergic reactions often cause overlapping symptoms that impact the ears, nose and throat. Symptoms can range from itching and swelling, to runny eyes and nose, sneezing and coughing. More than 100…
What To Do If Allergies Are Triggering Your Asthma
Asthma is a persistent respiratory condition characterized by inflammation of the airways that can be hypersensitive to certain triggers, unlike in people without asthma. These triggers can range from physical activity and airborne substances to weather changes, certain medications and allergens. For those with allergic asthma, identifying and understanding these triggers is crucial for effectively…
Why Does My Nose Run When I Eat?
A runny nose, while not a serious symptom, can be annoying when trying to enjoy your favorite burger at the Copper Spoon. Gustatory rhinitis is the medical term for a runny nose brought on during a meal or after eating food. Additional symptoms you may experience with gustatory rhinitis include congestion, postnasal drip (the feeling…
What Does Ear Crackling Mean?
The sound of crackling in the ear can have a variety of causes, usually resulting from congestion caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction. It can also result from other medical conditions such as tinnitus, or the sensation of ringing, buzzing or other sounds in one or both ears. It’s helpful to understand the causes of crackling…
Why Is Your Nose Stuffy in the Morning?
While rarely a sign of a more serious condition, waking up with a stuffy nose is not a fun start to your day. Knowing the cause of your stuffy nose is the first step in treating it. Take a look at a couple of common stuffy nose triggers and their treatment options for a better,…
What Is the Association Between Allergies and Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition that causes an itchy rash. Immune-mediated conditions are triggered or inflamed in response to a disruption of regular immune system activity. Allergies are a similar immune system response triggered by contact with allergens. Let’s look at the connection between allergies and psoriasis and how to identify and treat…
Do Allergies & Asthma Increase My Risk of Nasal Polyps?
Nasal polyps are benign growths shaped like teardrops or grapes that form in the lining of the nasal and sinus passages. They can obstruct breathing and cause other nasal problems if not treated promptly. The reason they form is because of chronic inflammation of the nasal passages, oftentimes caused by allergies and asthma. We review…
How Do Allergy Shots Work?
Do you have severe allergy symptoms – like itchy, watery eyes, congestion, sneezing, postnasal drip, scratchy throat or hives – when exposed to dust mites, feathers, mold spores, pet dander or pollen? If so, you may be a good candidate for allergy shots. Below we review everything you need to know about allergy shots. What…
What is Sublingual Immunotherapy?
Not a huge fan of going in and getting a monthly allergy shot? Don’t worry—we have just the thing for you: sublingual immunotherapy, better known as Allergy Drops. Allergy Drops are an alternative to treating your allergies without the use of injections. Unlike regular allergy shots, Allergy Drops allow patients to stay home to administer…
Can Honey Really Help Seasonal Allergies?
You may have heard the myth that consuming honey from Fort Wayne Farmers Market can help relieve your allergy symptoms. Unfortunately, this is simply not the case. We review what the research says about this topic below. What Is Honey? Bees produce the thick, sweet golden substance known as honey by collecting pollen and nectar…
Can Allergen Immunotherapy Prevent Pediatric Asthma?
Symptoms of asthma include episodes of wheezing, breathlessness and chest tightness. In addition to taking medications and avoiding triggers, like pollen in Fort Wayne Parks, to prevent symptoms, research has found that undergoing allergy immunotherapy is a great way to prevent the development of asthma in children. What Is Allergy Immunotherapy? Allergy immunotherapy is a…
How Allergies May Affect Your Hearing
Common allergy symptoms you may experience after visiting The Fort Wayne Riverfront include itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing and headache. Another lesser-known symptom is hearing loss. There are several ways allergies can contribute to hearing loss, which we review below. What Causes Allergies? Your immune system works to protect your body from diseases, viruses…
Tips for Relief From Cat Related Allergies
Many people face the dilemma of wanting a cat, even though they are allergic to them. Or maybe they didn’t know they were allergic until they brought their new kitten home from Humane Fort Wayne and now can’t imagine parting with their pet. If you are struggling with cat-related allergies, it’s important to know what…
Could You Be Allergic to Cockroaches?
Not only do they give you the willies, but cockroaches can also cause serious health problems. The saliva, feces and shedding body parts from cockroaches trigger allergies and asthma for many Americans, especially children. In fact, up to 60% of people who live in cities are allergic to cockroaches, which are found in an estimated…
The Allergy EDGE™ Advantage
If you’re one of the millions of allergy sufferers in the U.S., finding a provider that specializes in treatment is a crucial step in managing your symptoms and finding a long-term solution. That’s why Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.C. uses the Allergy EDGE™ software system to assure positive patient outcomes from our treatment plans….
Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections?
It’s extremely common for children to experience frequent ear infections. It’s even more common among children who have allergies. In this post, we review how allergies predispose people to ear infections and how to manage allergies in order to prevent ear infections. How Allergies Contribute to Ear Infections Most middle ear infections occur after you…
How to Handle 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 the typical sneezing, watery eyes and scratchy throat that we associate…
How Are Allergies Treated?
If you’re suffering from itchy, red, watery eyes, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and postnasal drip associated with allergies, you’ll do just about anything to find relief. Fortunately, there are many options available. Below we review how allergies are treated. Avoidance The best way to prevent allergy symptoms is to practice avoidance. Of course, you…
Seasonal Sneezing: Managing Fall Allergies & Asthma
You may think that allergy season ends when the leaves start changing, but for many, allergy season lasts well into the fall. There are several fall culprits that can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, including ragweed pollen, mold and dust mites. If you’re someone who suffers from fall allergies or whose asthma is triggered by…
Feeling Tired? Allergies Might Be to Blame
There are many reasons a person can feel tired, ranging from lack of sleep to stress to a vitamin deficiency. For some people, allergies can make them feel fatigued. Let’s examine some of the ways allergies can make people feel tired, and what can be done to alleviate fatigue. Why do Allergies Make You Tired?…
Are Eczema and Food Allergies Related?
Food allergies and eczema are both incredibly common conditions in the developed world. Here in Indiana, we treat many patients for these conditions throughout the year. Research suggests that 5% of adults and 20% of children are affected by eczema, while 7% of children and 6% of adults report food allergies. While some patients have…
What are Eye Allergies?
Do your eyes ever get itchy or start to water when you go out for a run, or take the kids to the playground at Promenade Park? If so, you may suffer from eye allergies. Eye allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, are incredibly common. They affect between six and 30 percent of the general…
Experiencing Ear Pain? It May Be Allergies
You know the familiar symptoms of allergies: itchy, watery eyes, sinus pain/pressure, congestion, runny nose and sneezing. But did you know that allergies can also cause ear pain? We review this connection and how to find relief below. How Do Allergies Cause Ear Pain? When the body is exposed to allergens – normally harmless substances…
Sore Throat? It May Be Allergies
You know the telltale signs of allergies: itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion and sneezing. But did you know that allergies can also cause a sore throat? Below we review how allergies can result in a sore throat, how to treat a sore throat caused by allergies and how to tell the difference between a sore…
How Does Rain Affect Allergies?
These hot summer months have all of us looking forward to the next rainfall. While many people believe that rain can help relieve summer allergy symptoms, this is not necessarily the case. We review how rain can actually worsen allergies and how to prevent symptoms below. How Does Rain Worsen Allergies? It’s true that rain…
How Do Allergy Shots Work?
Do you have severe allergy symptoms – like itchy, watery eyes, congestion, sneezing, postnasal drip, scratchy throat or hives – when exposed to dust mites, feathers, mold spores, pet dander, pollen or stinging insects? If so, you may be a good candidate for allergy shots. Below we review everything you need to know about allergy…