Allergies September 2007 Archive

Nasal saline irrigation, also known as saltwater sinus rinses, is a highly effective therapy for the treatment of chronic nasal symptoms. Saline irrigation has been shown to be helpful in ... Read More

It never ceases to amaze me how much confusion there is regarding allergy shots. Many people think that an "allergy shot" is a single injection that they receive a few ... Read More

Many people think that wheezing is synonymous with asthma, when in fact, it is not. While true wheezing is a clue for asthma, not all asthmatics wheeze. Conversely, people who ... Read More

In my practice as an allergist, I always demonstrate the correct method to use a nasal spray when I prescribe such a medicine. Despite the obvious, most people use nasal ... Read More

Allergy season is in full swing, with weeds pollens in high levels in the air this time of year. For many of us, that means more allergy symptoms and more ... Read More

Once again, it's fall pollen season, and much of the United States has high levels of weed pollen in the air. Ragweed is one of the major fall pollens that ... Read More

Nasal polyps are clear, gelatinous growths within the nose and sinuses, and are caused by chronic inflammation and/or chronic infections. People with nasal polyps typically experience severe nasal congestion and ... Read More

Many people will experience an itchy rash at some point during their lives...and often their first thought is, "I must be allergic to something!" Undoubtedly, their next thoughts are about ... Read More