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Can Allergies Affect Your Ears?
If you are one of the 25.7% of adults in the United States who deal with seasonal allergies, you probably have symptoms like nasal congestion, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. However, allergies can…
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Ways to Relieve Sinus Pressure
The sinuses are mucus-lined pockets located behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. They are connected to your nasal passages and produce mucus that humidifies the air you breathe and traps bacteria and other foreign particles.…
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Can GERD Affect Your Sleep?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acids rise to the esophagus, also known as acid reflux. While many people occasionally experience acid reflux, GERD is more chronic. Over time, GERD can damage the esophagus,…
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How to Prevent Mold Allergies
More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience an allergic reaction every year. Allergic reactions occur when your body encounters a substance (allergen) it deems harmful and releases histamine. The release of histamine causes…
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Three Reasons You’re Waking Up with a Sore Throat
Consistently waking up with a sore throat can be both frustrating and uncomfortable. It can make it difficult to talk or swallow and even impact your quality of sleep at night. Let’s look at a…
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Spartanburg and Greer ENT & Allergy Takes Home Four Community Awards
Our team is honored to have won a Greer Reader’s Choice Award for Best Hearing Office and three Best of Spartanburg awards. We’re thankful for our supportive community members, who are the reason that our…
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Can Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?
More than 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction each year. Allergies occur when your immune system releases antibodies to attack a substance, also known as an allergen, it perceives as…
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Can Chronic Sinusitis Affect Your Mental Health?
The constant nasal congestion, facial pain and fatigue that can come with chronic sinusitis can take a toll on anyone. Research has shown that it may even increase your risk of mental health issues like…
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What Is the Association Between Allergies and Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that presents as an itchy, scaly rash. Allergies are more wide-ranging. They are triggered by contact with allergens and present with symptoms as minor as a stuffy nose and…
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Medical Procedures To Help Relieve Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis is considered chronic when the swelling and inflammation in your lungs last three months or longer. While treatment options vary depending on the severity of the case, two effective options include balloon sinuplasty and…