Postnasal drip. Sneezing, An itchy nose. Congestion. These common frustrations may be mistaken for allergies. However, allergies are only one reason that these nasal symptoms may develop. Described as chronic rhinitis, excessive mucus secretion, congestion, and other manifestations of inflammation don’t have to disrupt daily activities. If you feel more comfortable having a box of […]
Allergy season is usually in full swing around this time of year, and that means lots of watery eyes and runny noses. Most people are well aware of the typical signs of allergies. What often gets missed is the way in which allergies, by way of the sinuses, can affect the ears. Actually, allergies could […]
Mucus is a normal part of life that we normally pay no attention to. We may even forget that there is mucus at the right parts of our respiratory tract, keeping us healthy by trapping germs and escorting out of the body. Sometimes, the consistency and volume of mucus changes. Slight changes such as mucus […]
When one encounters a stuffy nose, watery eyes, and sneezing now and then, it may take months or even years for them to realize they are exhibiting allergy symptoms. When we begin to discuss the idea of allergies, only certain factors come to mind. Most people recognize allergies as they relate to the environment, to […]
We usually associate budding trees and blooming flowers with allergies, not frosted grass and frigid temperatures. Because of this, there are many people who struggle all winter long with symptoms they cannot understand. The truth is, there is such a thing as winter allergies. When you know this, you can be prepared should symptoms arise. […]
Anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies knows that it isn’t just the transition from spring to summer that can create problems. Fall is also a time of year when pollen counts might rise and air gets dry and, believe it or not, mold may thrive. The increase in indoor time may not help allergy sufferers. […]
As we reach the end of the cold winter months, most of us look forward to sunnier days and the sights of spring. Blooming flowers, growing grass, and leaves returning to the branches of trees may not be quite so appealing to you if you suffer from allergies. Persistent or recurring sinus pressure, post-nasal drip, […]
