Many Americans suffer from hay fever every single year. This common condition can cause multiple allergy symptoms, mainly involving the eyes, nose, and throat. If you suffer from hay fever, you’re certainly not alone! The term allergic rhinitis is often bounced around with hay fever, but are these terms one and the same? Let’s find […]
Allergic Rhinitis
Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Do you ever find yourself having sneezing, runny nose, sinus congestion, a sore throat, and maybe a cough? If you have these symptoms longer than 10 days (the average length of the common cold), you could have allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is simply an allergic reaction that affects the upper respiratory tract and sinuses. It […]
What Is Nasal Polyposis, and How Can It Be Treated?
If you have chronic congestion and loss of smell, it could be chronic rhinitis with nasal polyposis. Here are explanations of what nasal polyposis is, its symptoms, and its treatment. What Is Nasal Polyposis? Nasal polyposis is simply the presence of nasal polyps. Nasal polyps can occur when one has chronic rhinitis, although they can […]
Tree Pollen Alert: Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms and Treatment
Many people do not think about tree pollen or allergies until early spring.however, with oak pollen begins to be a problem in Tampa as early as December, and the season lasts until May. You may already be getting some symptoms of allergic rhinitis, allergy symptoms affecting the nose, as pollen counts in the area are […]
How Tree Pollen Causes Allergic Rhinitis and Conjunctivitis
If you are new to Florida, you may be surprised to have some seasonal allergy symptoms as early as January or February. Certain allergic problems, such as allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, are brought on by the presence of pollen or other allergens in the air. The amount and type of pollen in the air […]