Tips on dealing with seasonal allergy: They are small, usually invisible and can make you feel pretty terrible. Pollen grains… Read more Dealing with Seasonal Allergy
Nasal & Sinus
Allergy and the Vocal Performer
Allergic respiratory conditions pose problems for singers in many ways: Drainage of nasal secretions onto the vocal cords Coughing fits… Read more Allergy and the Vocal Performer
Vasomotor Rhinitis (Nonallergic Rhinitis)
Vasomotor rhinitis is an exaggerated reflex response. It’s normal to get a runny nose in cold air but some… Read more Vasomotor Rhinitis (Nonallergic Rhinitis)
How to use a Nasal Spray
Gently blow your nose to clear it of mucus before using the medication. Remove the cap. Shake the bottle. The… Read more How to use a Nasal Spray
Pet Allergies? You Might Be Able To Live With Them
People love their pets and allergists do their best to help the allergic patient hold on to them. Dr. Stadtmauer… Read more Pet Allergies? You Might Be Able To Live With Them
Snoring
Snoring frequently causes disrupted sleep for the snorer and family. Impaired sleep and its consequences are now known to be… Read more Snoring
Is it a cold or the flu?
Symptoms Cold Flu fever rare characteristic, high (102-104F); lasts 3-4 days headache rare prominent general aches, pains slight usual; often… Read more Is it a cold or the flu?
Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are soft, jelly-like overgrowths of the lining of the sinuses. They look like grapes on the end of… Read more Nasal Polyps
The Mold Page
Molds are microscopic fungi-related to mushrooms-but without stems, roots or leaves. Their spores float in the air like pollen, and… Read more The Mold Page
Sinusitis
Symptoms It can be recurring acute or chronic –symptoms may be severe or subtle. Some patients simply have post nasal… Read more Sinusitis
Women & Allergies/Asthma
Hormones have a varied and unpredictable influence on the immune system. Naturally occurring fluctuations in hormones occur during the menstrual… Read more Women & Allergies/Asthma
Seasonal, Dust & Pet Allergy
Nasal symptoms can be seasonal (hayfever due to pollen), perennial (due to dust mites, pets or molds) or both. Symptoms… Read more Seasonal, Dust & Pet Allergy
All About Allergy Shots, Immunotherapy
Allergy Shots-are they right for you? To make the correct decision about allergy shots we have to determine the nature… Read more All About Allergy Shots, Immunotherapy