Why was my allergy testing negative when I know I have allergies? Spring is coming and along with it those dreaded spring allergies. People all over the Austin area are headed to the store to stock up on allergy medications. Unfortunately, those medications don’t really stop the allergy. They let you have the allergy and […]
Pet allergy is very common. Patients are actually allergic to the dander which are tiny flakes of dead skin and hair. These particles are very small, become concentrated in the patients home over time, and are highly allergenic. We love our pets and don’t want to lose them but the pet allergy can make us […]
What about allergies causes a sinus infection? Patients frequently get a sinus infection during their peak allergy seasons. There are many reasons for this to occur. The sinuses are hollowed out cavities that surround the nose and empty secretions into the nose. The natural pathway for them to empty into the nose is actually quite […]
My allergies are killing me! We all seem to know the seasons that produce our allergy symptoms. Even though we know it’s coming we still seem to start behind each year. We feel the dreaded congestion, sinus pressure, headache, and post nasal drip. Now it’s time to rush out and grab some medicines from the store. […]
Most people HATE their allergies. It can ruin whole seasons with congestion and drainage as well as cause recurring sinus infections. Allergy medicines help some but they have side effects and the costs really add up as well. The prospect of going to an allergist doesn’t sound much better either with all those needles for […]
Tired of getting upper respiratory infections? You just got over one and now you are sick again! Why does this happen and how can you make it stop? There are several reasons why you may be more prone to infections in your sinuses. The first major reason is allergy. Allergic inflammation causes the natural […]
Determining if you have allergies or a sinus infection is not easy. Truth is, it is even hard for your primary care physician to tell the difference. Allergy and sinus infection both cause congestion, sinus pressure, drainage that may be clear or colored, headache, fatigue, and make you feel sick. Allergy vs. Sinus Infection Let’s go […]
It is a very frustrating problem to have a chronic cough. It interrupts your daily life, makes conversations difficult, it interrupts sleep, and can make people feel like you have a contagious infection. Finding the cause can be quite difficult and frequently a patient may bounce around with many doctors trying very many different types of […]
Patients frequently complain that they have one side of their nose that is always blocked. This is typically due to structural issues in the nose. The nasal septum is the divider between the right and left side of your nose. It is made of cartilage and bone and it may be deviated into one side of […]
