Allergies

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SLIT (Sublingual Immunotherapy)

October 4, 2017

When you have allergies, you want to know your options.  At Michigan ENT and Allergy, we are up to date on the most current allergy treatment. Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections. Yes, you read this right, without needles or injections! Sublingual Immunotherapy treats allergens such as dust mites, cats, […]

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Cold vs. Allergies

September 28, 2017

Do you think you have a cold?  There’s a chance it could be allergies.  It can sometimes be difficult to know the difference between the two, especially during seasonal changes, and let’s not forget the fact that school is back in session and our children are sharing everything. What’s the difference between the common cold […]

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Alexander Fleming and Penicillin

September 7, 2017

Image: Sir Alexander Fleming, (6 August 1881 – 11 March 1955) was a Scottish biologist, pharmacologist and botanist who discovered Penicillin. (Photo by Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images) Did you know Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin on September 28, 1928? Since his discovery, many patients have had what they thought were allergic reactions to penicillin in […]

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"Back to school with food allergies" written on a blackboard in a classroom

Back to School with Food Allergies

August 23, 2017

Back to school is an exciting event in a child’s life!  When a child has food allergies, it can make the process a bit more stressful.  It is important for the caregivers to get organized and make sure that their school is on top of anaphylaxis prevention measures and safety protocols. While at the same time, optimizing […]

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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD)

August 10, 2017

Heartburn is the most common symptom associated with acid reflux. But did you know there are many other symptoms that can be caused by reflux? “Silent reflux” can cause symptoms such as: a lump sensation in the throat a hoarse or raspy voice difficulty swallowing a cough throat clearing a sore throat Silent reflux is also […]

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Venn diagram of allergies and cold/flu symptoms

Cold vs. Allergy

July 17, 2017

We are often asked how to distinguish between symptoms caused by allergies or a common cold. While they share common symptoms of respiratory inflammation, such as congestion, sneezing, coughing and headache, allergies and colds have some distinguishing characteristics. If you tend to get “colds” that develop suddenly and occur at the same time every year, it’s […]

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