Why Do My Allergies Affect My Ears?
There are many ways allergies can impact your body. Maybe you’re prone to hives, or your eyes get all red and watery the second you set foot in Bittersweet Park. One side effect of allergies you might not expect is ear pain or fullness. Let’s look at why that happens and what you can do…
How Do My Sinuses Help Me Stay Healthy?
You have four pairs of air-filled pockets in your face called sinuses. Despite their crucial role in keeping your body healthy, you likely don’t even think about them until an issue arises, such as congestion. Let’s give your sinuses a little praise for a job well done by looking at a few of the ways…
Are Allergies Keeping You up at Night?
The average adult should get about 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. One thing that can get in the way of your nightly sleep quota is allergies. How Allergies Affect Sleep When your body encounters an allergen it’s sensitive to, your immune system releases a chemical called histamine. That histamine causes your allergic…
Understanding and Managing Postnasal Drip
That feeling that you need to clear your throat constantly is an unpleasant one, especially if you don’t know why it won’t go away. One possible cause of that sensation is mucus dripping down the back of the throat—a symptom called postnasal drip. What Causes Postnasal Drip Any condition or factor that causes your body…
What To Know About Eye Allergies
Many of us have heard or said the phrase “I’m not crying, it’s just allergies.” Well, for up to 40% of the population[1], that’s true. Allergic conjunctivitis, or eye allergies, can leave you with red, watery eyes that appear as if you just watched the ending to a sappy movie. Let’s look at some causes…
The Connection Between Your Sinuses and Teeth
There’s nothing like a bad toothache to ruin your favorite burger at Sugar Salt Sand. When you feel pain in your teeth, your brain probably shoots straight to a cavity or cracked tooth. While that’s a reasonable assumption, some tooth pain doesn’t originate in the mouth at all. One possible culprit you might not have…
How Long Will It Take To Get My Voice Back After Being Sick?
There are many illnesses that can lead to hoarseness, from a cold or flu to a sinus infection or acid reflux. When your illness comes to an end, symptoms such as fever or facial pain will likely go away as well. Unfortunately, hoarseness doesn’t always know when it’s time to leave. Let’s look at why…
Can I Remove Home Mold on My Own if I Have Allergies?
Allergies can be a pretty pesky nuisance, especially when something in your home triggers them. For approximately 3% to 10% of people, that triggering substance could be mold. Where Does Mold Grow? Mold thrives in dark or damp environments. Your bathroom, basement and kitchen are the most likely places you’ll find it growing, but it…
Renovations Complete at Fort Collins ENT Clinic
We are excited to welcome you to our new ENT facility at 1120 E. Elizabeth Street, F101. From new furnishings to upgraded medical equipment, we want you to experience these updates, designed to serve our patients and their families better. All ENT providers who were temporarily relocated are back, so you can expect the same…
Why Do People Snore and When To Seek ENT Help
Approximately 45% of adults snore occasionally, and 25% snore regularly. Snoring comes in many forms. It can be a constant rumbling, shake-the-house, sleep-in-another-room snore, or an infrequent and faint, almost whisper-like snore. Many people exhibit both types of snoring at different times. Let’s take a look at why people snore and when you should seek…