Managing ENT Conditions During Pregnancy
Pregnancy introduces a variety of changes to your body, including hormonal fluctuations that can impact your ear, nose and throat (ENT) health. Here’s an overview of some typical ENT conditions that may arise during pregnancy, along with tips on how to manage the symptoms. Nasal Congestion and Pregnancy Rhinitis It’s common for pregnant people to…
Is Climate Change Making Your Allergies Worse?
Seasonal allergies, known medically as hay fever, is a widespread condition affecting 19.2 million American adults. Caused by your body’s reaction to pollens, molds and dust mites, hay fever can weaken your body’s immune system and exacerbate asthma symptoms, in addition to causing you to experience cold-like symptoms. If you think your allergies have been…
Do Allergies Cause Dizziness?
Allergies are your body’s reaction to a seemingly harmless substance. Histamine is released to fight the substance, which causes a runny nose, itchy eyes and sinus congestion. One of the lesser known allergy symptoms is a severe form of dizziness called vertigo. What Is Vertigo? Vertigo is the sensation that you or your environment is…