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How To Manage Allergies on Thanksgiving
It’s hard to choose your favorite Thanksgiving dish. You might think it’s mashed potatoes during dinner, only to find yourself switching to pecan pie at dessert. Whichever dish you choose, you don’t want something like…
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How Does Sublingual Immunotherapy Work?
Allergies can leave you congested, itchy and unable to taste your favorite Thanksgiving treats from Southern Baked Pie Company. Luckily, some effective treatments can help manage your symptoms for clearer breathing and tastier dishes this…
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What to Know About Common Voice Disorders
Voice disorders, which involve issues with pitch, tone or other vocal qualities, can impact anyone. Given the variety of potential causes, it’s important to consult an ENT specialist if you notice persistent symptoms. Below, we…
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How Climate Change Is Extending Fall Allergy Season in Georgia
For many people, the beginning of October marks the end of allergy season. Grass pollen is nearly or completely gone, and ragweed levels should be fading fast. But shifting weather patterns are changing that timeline.…
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How ENT Specialists Diagnose Chronic Sinus Infections
Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, are an inflammation of the sinuses. A sinus infection is considered chronic when it lasts for 12 weeks or longer. If you’re dealing with long-lasting symptoms like facial pain, congestion…
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Understanding In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty
Sinus infection symptoms like congestion, facial pressure and tooth pain are no fun, and they get even less so the longer they last. If these issues have prevented you from breathing in the crisp, cool…
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How To Manage Indoor Allergy Triggers: Dust Mites, Pet Dander and Mold
When you come home from a long day at work, you want to sit down, relax and maybe watch a little TV. What you probably don’t like is coming home to an environment brimming with…
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Three Signs It’s Time To Book an ENT Appointment
When you get a tickle in your throat or you’re battling lengthy congestion, your first inclination might be to schedule an appointment with a primary doctor. While your primary doctor is a great resource, some…
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Workplace Allergies: Protecting Your Health on the Job
When most people think about workplace hazards, they imagine heavy lifting, slips and falls. While physical injuries are common, research shows that more than 11 million workers in the United States encounter allergens, leading to…
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Allergies in Athletes: What To Know
When you’re one point away from victory at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, the last thing you want is to sneeze and miss the ball. Keeping allergies under control is one way to prevent this…