If you have allergies, you may have been hearing about how immunology is a way of treating an allergy possibly for a lifetime. This sounds very appealing if you experience bothersome sneezing, congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, or rashes just from being exposed to certain allergens. Let’s talk about how an allergist can also function…
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How Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Sleep
Spring is here— the most beautiful time of year for many people. However, for those who have seasonal allergies, it is rather a time to brace themselves for not only the onslaught of symptoms but also for the sleepless nights. If you’re one of those whose seasonal allergies are keeping them from drifting off to…
8 Tips to Help Control Allergic Reactions in the Spring
Everyone loves the spring! People look forward to this blooming season of flowers and fresh breezes every year. But thanks to all of that “blooming,” spring is also a season of sneezing, runny noses, congestion, and other allergy symptoms. If you’re among the people with seasonal allergies, spring may be a miserable time for you…
5 Tips on How to Avoid Cedar Allergy While Camping
Despite the frigid temperatures the winter season brings, many people still find it a fun and great time—for snuggling up, drinking hot cocoa, building a snowman, throwing a bonfire party and, for camping enthusiasts, winter camping. However, for those with seasonal allergies, particularly cedar allergies, the winter season may rather be a time to brace…
Ask an Allergist: What Are the Common Symptoms of People Who Have Allergies to Cedar?
When winter comes around, those with seasonal allergies in some parts of the United States – such as in Texas – begin to experience symptoms of mountain cedar allergies. Mountain cedar is actually the Ashe juniper tree, which is a drought-tolerant evergreen tree that produces pollen in wintertime. Mountain cedar is primarily found in Texas,…
A Guide for Your First Visit With An Allergist
If you are scheduled for your first visit with an allergist, preparing ahead of time can help you make the most out of the visit. During the first visit, the doctor may run some tests, and certain medication you are taking may interfere with the results. For guidance, call the clinic and ask what medications…
Tips for a Healthy Allergy Season
The end of flu season is usually the start of allergy season. In Texas, pollen count begins to rise in the Spring months of April and May, as Mulberry, Sycamore, Oak, Ash, Pecan, and Elm trees begin pollinating. By June, pollen season peaks. If you are a seasonal allergy sufferer, you know what this means…
How Is Pediatric Sleep Apnea Treated?
As a parent, it’s concerning when your child wakes up through the night gasping for air. Your child may become irritable during the day, and sleep problems may even affect their schooling. Fortunately, Dr. Scott Franklin of Georgetown ENT can provide sleep apnea treatment, so your child doesn’t have to contend with all the unpleasantries…
Why Treating Your Allergies Is Important
Allergies are a problem for many people. Various things can trigger an allergy attack, such as pollen, food, medication, and insect stings. Given that allergies are something that most people experience, there’s a tendency for people to ignore this condition. What happens if you just let it be and leave it untreated? Let’s explore why…
The 3 Cardinal Signs of Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition that affects the inner ear. It usually only affects one ear but can produce a number of unpleasant symptoms, including vertigo (dizziness) and hearing loss, which can have a significant impact on overall quality of life. The exact cause of Meniere’s disease is not fully understood, but it is…
