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What Causes Nosebleeds? And How Can You Prevent Them?
Updated March 2023 Can Allergies Cause Nosebleeds? How Our ENTs Can Help Nosebleeds can be profuse and dramatic, but the good news is that most of them are not serious. They can certainly be frightening…
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How to Overcome Fall and Winter Allergies and Stay Healthy
We love North Carolina, especially the Triangle area. But with all the wonderful things North Carolina brings, it’s also one of the most challenging places in the country for those with allergies. Out of the…
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Can I Give My Toddler Allergy Medicine? Our Guide for Parents
It’s hard enough for you to manage the sniffling, sneezing and sore throats that accompany allergy season —but it’s even worse to see your child suffer these same symptoms. But before you reach for the over-the-counter…
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Does Vaping Cause Nasal Congestion, Sinusitis, or Allergies?
The use of e-cigarettes (vaping) has dramatically increased in the last five years, making it a $3.5 billion business. While it’s often marketed as a “healthier” alternative to cigarettes, in actuality, vaping can lead to…
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Can Infants Take Allergy Medication?
Adults aren’t the only ones who suffer with sneezes and watery eyes during allergy season. In fact, roughly 8.4 percent of children are diagnosed each year with the symptoms known as “hay fever” (allergic rhinitis),…
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Nasonex Over the Counter for Allergy Treatment
Good news if you’re looking for another option for treating troublesome allergy symptoms: Nasonex, which was previously prescription only, is now available over-the-counter. (OTC) Can Nasonex Be Bought Over the Counter? Yes. Merck, the company…
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6 Solutions for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
The Eustachian tube isn’t very large, but it can cause huge problems when it is not functioning properly, such as dizziness, pain and other issues. While these symptoms can be treated, often, we’ll need to…
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Five Things You Must Know About Fungal Sinusitis
The earth is full of millions of different fungal species—you expose yourself to them every time you take a breath! They live in soil, plants, trees, indoors and even on human skin. Thankfully, most of…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Allergy Treatment
Recently, Raleigh, NC was listed as one of the top 100 most challenging places to live if you have allergies. The list is part of an annual report compiled by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation…
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If You Have Allergies, You Should Know These Four Facts
More than 50 million Americans have seasonal allergies, making them the sixth leading cause of chronic illnesses in the United States, costing more than $18 billion. That certainly brings a different perspective to the runny noses and…
