We’ve all experienced the headaches, stuffiness, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and constant drainage of a sinus infection. What most people call the common cold, but doctors call rhinosinusitis, usually goes away within a week to 10 days and you’re back to normal....
Allergies can be a nuisance, causing a variety of symptoms that disrupt daily life. One of the most common questions we receive as the go-to ENT Consultants of East Tennessee is whether allergies can make you cough. In this article, our team of highly experienced...
Thankfully, we live in a day and age where lots of information is available to us. Allergies are widespread; therefore, you can find many opinions on treating them and finding relief. Drops or shots are the top two methods of reducing the effects of your allergies....
Allergies are always inconvenient and seem to pop up at the worst times. Their symptoms vary from person to person, but some are more common than others. A runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness are always at the top of the list, but those with severe allergies can...
Many of us are all too familiar with allergies. We live in a very rich environment here in East Tennessee, so pollen (or hay fever) is quite common. As ENT specialists, it’s our duty to provide the best care and prevention information we can to everyone in our...
Allergies can be a tricky condition when trying to diagnose. Many factors come into play, and they present themselves in different ways. Whether coming from pollen, animals, insects, or food, your allergies can be treated, and you don’t have to avoid all the things...
We’re all familiar with the word, allergies, and many of us suffer from them on some level, but do you truly understand them? Commercials and other marketing material have thrust this condition into the limelight with very little explanation. Having served our...
Does your nose run, swell, or feel stuffy after eating? Some people get a stuffy nose every time they eat food. We call it “after eating swollen nose” or “post gustatory rhinitis,” and it's very common. What can happen is that you go out and eat a hot meal, or you’re...
Individuals suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma, sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, and many allergies endure a frustrating and greatly reduced quality of life. According to the American College of Allergies, Asthma, and Immunology, “Allergies are the 6th leading...