October 8, 2018
Properly testing for allergies is the important first step towards addressing and ultimately eliminating any allergy or related symptoms. For allergy testing to be conclusive, it is critical your testing be conducted by a highly skilled and experienced allergy office. Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists are exactly that. We perform skin testing for over 50 […]
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October 1, 2018
Sinusitis, also called rhinosinusitis, affects about 1 in 8 adults annually and generally occurs when viruses or bacteria infect the sinuses (often during a cold) and begin to multiply. Part of the body’s reaction to the infection causes the sinus lining to swell, blocking the channels that drain the sinuses. This causes mucus and pus […]
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Ever find yourself clearing your throat shortly after dinner? Kh-uugh! What about after that bucket of KFC last night? Kh-uugh! Kh-uugh, Kh-uugh! Or, what about soon after your 64-oz Cola? Kh-uugh! Kh-uugh, Kh-uugh! Kh-Kh-Kh-uugh! We surely would not be surprised if your cough in these three different scenarios were all related. The connection? Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease. Yup, that’s right – Laryngopharyngeal Reflux […]
December 22, 2017
‘Tis the season for a runny nose! Did you know that rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the eyes, nose and throat when airborne irritants (allergens) trigger the release of histamine. Rhinitis can cause a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and post nasal drip. Rhinitis can be both acute or chronic. So what causes […]
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November 6, 2017
Did you know that about 35 million Americans have sinusitis at least once a year? It is definitely not rare, but we want to help you be able to fight it off properly when it hits. What is Sinusitis? It is when your sinus tissue lining becomes swollen or inflamed. A normal healthy sinus is […]
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October 18, 2017
Do you have trouble breathing out of your nose? You may benefit from seeing your local ENT provider. There are many causes of nasal congestion: allergies, nasal polyps, a deviated septum, and others. If allergies are the cause of your nasal congestion, you may find that the congestion alternates between the left and right nostril, or worsens when […]
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