Sinus & Allergy

Summer is in Houston, and the sun is relentless! Taking a dip in the swimming pool can offer a moment of relief from the sweltering heat. Unfortunately, the very water that’s helping you stay cool in the summer sun can actually cause more discomfort than relief.

If you struggle with breathing due to a deviated septum, you might be looking toward surgical treatments for help. One of two procedures, septoplasty and balloon septoplasty, should be your best bet. The correction of deviated septums known as septoplasty is a common surgical procedure. However, you might not be as familiar with balloon septoplasty. What Is a Deviated Septum?…

Did you know that sinusitis affects approximately 37 million Americans every year?  While over-the-counter and even doctor-prescribed medical treatments ease most people’s symptoms, some patients may want to look into additional procedures to open their nasal passageways.  One solution is a balloon sinuplasty treatment. What Is Balloon Sinuplasty? Balloon sinuplasty is a procedure that treats chronic sinusitis through the inflation…

A great way to avoid suffering from allergy symptoms is by controlling your exposure to the allergens that trigger your allergies. Below you will find 5 ways to allergy-proof your home

Summer is a time to relax by the pool, organize barbecues with family and friends and make day trips to the beach. Ah… ah… ah-CHOO!  Sure, the weather feels great, but it’s also cold season. Or is it allergy season? Summer sniffling, sneezing and that itchy tickle in the back of your throat can throw a wrench in your plans…

In the last blog post we talked about allergy shots and how they can help you manage your allergies by slowly introducing your body to small doses of the allergens that usually trigger your allergic reactions. We also talked about Home Immunotherapy, which makes immunotherapy even more accessible by allowing patients to administer their own allergy shots at home.

If you suffer from allergies and you are tired of having to take daily medication to get rid of the symptoms, then you might be interested in learning about immunotherapy, or more commonly known as allergy shots.

Even if you're careful to stay away from certain pollens and are constantly removing dust bunnies from your home, there may be some surprising causes of allergies you don't even know about.