Allergies are hard to avoid, but taking proper allergy prevention steps and learning about local allergies in the Raleigh – Durham – Cary area can help you keep allergies from slowing you down.
Sneezing, a stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes are par for the course during Carolina spring and summer. While your sinuses may drive you indoors to avoid common allergens like tree and grass pollen, your house is far from a safe zone. Every room can be harboring potential “invaders” who can make you miserable and cause […]
Achoo! It never fails. It seems like it’s always the person standing right behind you in line who doesn’t take time to cover his or her sneeze. There’s an even a bigger ick factor if you feel the droplets hit your shoulder. It’s hard not to think of all the germs that have been transferred in that one […]
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 […]