Allergies rank as some of the most common chronic health conditions people suffer from in Raleigh. Pine trees, azaleas and even indoor air quality can trigger allergies. Avoid allergies with these tips from our internists.
Colds and hay fever are unwelcome visitors any time of year, but during allergy season, these conditions seem to ramp up and make your life extremely uncomfortable. The fatigue, stuffiness and sneezing make you miserable, but how can you be sure if these are coming from allergic rhinitis (more commonly called “hay fever”) or a cold? […]
Updated January 2022 It’s a top ten list that most North Carolinians know all too well. It’s not the latest musical hits or basketball team rankings: This top ten list features pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander. These are among the ten most common allergy triggers that can lead to sneezing, a runny nose, […]
Spring and autumn are meant to be celebrated. But for millions of Americans, these seasons spell misery, resulting in chronic allergy problems, colds and even the possibility of a sinus infection. If allergies plague you throughout the year, it’s time to do something about it. When You Should See A Doctors For A Sinus Infection? […]
The pain, facial pressure and congestion of sinus infections affect more than 26.9 million Americans– roughly 11 percent of adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Most sinus infections, also called sinusitis, do not need to be treated with antibiotics, and will usually go away within 7-10 days. But those 7-10 days can make you miserable. […]
When you live with allergies, the entire scope of your world changes. You no longer go to outdoor events and weekend trips without making sure that you’ve packed your allergy medicine to help alleviate your sniffing, sneezing and other symptoms. While medication may give you some relief, if you are looking for a more permanent […]
The old adage is that misery loves company, and if you’re one of the millions of Americans struggling with chronic sinus problems, you can rest assured you’re not alone. Headaches, fatigue and a stuffy nose are signs that you may be on your way to developing sinusitis. What are the most common sinus problems? Sinus […]
The Raleigh-Durham area frequently makes headlines as one of the best places to live in the U.S. However, it’s not all a bed of roses — chronic sinusitis and seasonal allergy problems are some of the unfortunate byproducts of Carolina living. The good news is there are several home remedies, such as nasal irrigation, that […]
When you’re juggling civic activities, work presentations and school meetings, you have no time to deal with sinus congestion. There’s nothing like a stuffy nose and headache to make the easiest tasks seem overwhelming. Triangle residents simply have too much to do to let sinus problems or allergies slow them down! We’ve provided a brief, comprehensive […]
As if Wake County residents needed something else to keep them awake at night! Watery eyes, stuffy noses, and sore throats do much more than make daylight hours miserable, they are also a nightmare when it comes to falling asleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the severity of sleep disturbance is directly proportional to the […]
There’s nothing quite as beautiful as a gorgeous spring day when March flowers are in bloom–unless you have allergies. For many people, over-the-counter or prescription allergy medication alleviates their symptoms, and they’re able to enjoy the beautiful Carolina outdoors. For others, there’s little relief, and they have to turn to immunotherapy or “allergy shots” for relief. With […]