Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses Sinuses are empty cavities within your cheekbones, around your eyes, and behind your nose. Their main job is to warm, moisten and filter the air in your nasal cavity. Sinusitis is often caused by a bacterial infection and can occur following a viral respiratory infection such as a “cold”. …
Bees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps and fire ants can cause potentially life-threatening reactions. Your allergist can help you determine if you are at risk of a severe reaction to stinging insects, and if appropriate desensitize you to prevent severe reactions in the future.
Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema and affects between 10 to 20 percent of children and 1 to 3 percent of adults. Symptoms can include patches of skin that are red, dry, and cracked and are very itchy, especially at night. In infants, eczema usually appears as tiny bumps on the cheeks. …
Wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath are common symptoms of asthma. Allergies and environmental irritants, respiratory infections, and sinus disease are common triggers of asthma. A careful history is very important in the assessment of asthma in order to identify potential triggers and determine how well the asthma is controlled. Objective measurement of …
Stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes and throat are some of the most common symptoms of allergies. Substances that trigger allergies are called allergens and include pollen, mold, dust, animal dander and cockroaches. Your allergist will first take a detailed history of your allergy symptoms and try to identify likely triggers of your …