Articles Index
Fungal Sinus Infections
Learn about the different types of sinus infections caused by fungi, including the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for each type.
Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are growths inside the sinuses and nasal passages that can occur with allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, along with many other respiratory diseases. Find out more about nasal polyps, how they are diagnosed, and the treatment options available.
Sinus Infection
Sinus infections, or sinusitis, are one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases, and affects approximately 16 percent of the population every year. Many people with nasal allergies are prone to sinus infections. Learn the basics of sinusitis, including the types of sinus infections, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Chronic Sinusitis
Learn about the various types of chronic sinusitis, including allergic fungal sinusitis and aspirin allergy, including how the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments are different.
Seasonal Allergies
Think you might have seasonal allergies? Hay fever is the classic form of seasonal allergies, occurring in response to various plant pollens in the air. Find out which types of plants cause allergies during different times of the year, and how you might be able to avoid exposure to these pollens.
Nasal Sprays for Allergies
Nasal sprays are the most effective medications for the treatment of nasal allergies. They are used to treat and prevent sinus infections, as well as treat non-allergic rhinitis. Find out more about the nasal sprays that are available, the differences between them, and the correct way to use a nasal spray.
Nasal Steroid Sprays for Allergies
There are many brands of nasal steroids available for the treatment of allergies. These include Flonase, Nasonex, Rhinocort, Omnaris, Veramyst, Nasacort, as well as generic versions. With so many choices, are there differences between these medications? Learn all about nasal steroids, including the different brands available, and what the major differences are between the brands.
Astelin and Patanase Nasal Sprays for Allergic Rhinitis
Antihistamine nasal sprays are another form of medication available for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. While not used as commonly as nasal steroids, nasal antihistamines offer many advantages. Find out more about the 2 medications in this class, Astelin and Patanase.
Spring Allergies
Spring is the most common season for people to experience allergy symptoms. Spring allergies are most commonly caused by tree and grass pollen, although may be less commonly caused by allergic reactions to fragrant flowers or even pet rabbits obtained during the Easter holiday. Learn more about spring allergies and ways to combat the symptoms.
All You Ever Needed to Know About Hay Fever
Hay fever affects one in three people. Pollen allergy is the cause of hay fever, which can affect people during the spring, summer, and or fall months. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hay fever.
Hay Fever Treatment
Learn about the most common ways to treat hay fever symptoms.
Treating Allergy Symptoms
From pills to nasal sprays, it can be quite difficult to decide which medication is best for your symptoms. While there is no one-size-fits-all allergy medicine, there may be better choices based on the kind of symptoms you're experiencing.
Sneezing
Learn the various causes of sneezing.
Nasal Saline Recipe
Learn how to make a nasal saline solution for your Neti pot.
Allergies and Migraine Headaches
Allergies and migraine headaches are both common medical problems. Many people with allergies complain of "sinus headaches", but do not have an actual sinus infection. It appears that people with allergies are much more likely to suffer from migraine headaches. Find out if those "sinus headaches" could actually be migraines, and how treatment of allergies may help migraine headaches.
Recongizing and Living With Hay Fever Symptoms
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hay fever (allergic rhinitis), or think you may have hay fever, you may be feeling overwhelmed. You probably have many questions about your symptoms, what kind of doctor to see, what kinds of testing can be done, and how your symptoms can be treated. Start here to find out the answers to these questions and more about hay fever.
Hay Fever Symptoms
Allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) is the most common form of rhinitis, affecting up to 30 percent of the population. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis from Dr. Daniel More, a board-certified allergist. Discover why allergic rhinitis is so much more than just a runny nose.
Allergy Avoidance
Avoidance of allergic triggers is the first priority when dealing with allergic rhinitis. This article details the approaches to avoidance of the most common allergens, including pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches and indoor molds.
Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
When avoidance of allergy triggers fails, medications are required to relieve symptoms of hay fever. There are numerous types of medications used to treat allergic rhinitis, and the choices can be overwhelming. Dr. Daniel More, a board-certified allergist, explains the different medication choices in an easy to understand format. Find out what medication choice is best for you.
Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Taking medication for your allergy symptoms without relief? Approximately half of all people going to the allergist for nose and sinus complaints have a non-allergic component to their symptoms, which may not respond to typical allergy treatments. Diseases such as vasomotor rhinitis are quite common, and can also occur in patients with allergies. Dr. Daniel More, a board-certified allergist, discusses the non-allergic forms of sinus symptoms, how they are diagnosed and treatments for each.
Cheap Allergy Treatments
Ever wonder if the medications for allergies available over-the-counter are any good, or if they're safe to use? Find out which OTC medicines you should use, and which ones you should avoid.
Inexpensive Allergy Treatments
With prices on the rise for just about everything these days, everyone is looking to save money. And, with gas prices at historic highs, nobody wants to make unnecessary trips to the doctor’s office or local drugstore for medical treatments. With allergy season in full swing, everybody is looking for cheaper, easier ways to treat their allergy symptoms.
Antihistamines for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Antihistamines are the most common medications used to treat allergic rhinitis. Find out which antihistamines work the best to treat hay fever, which have the least amount of sedation and which ones are best to use in children.