Setting Expectations for Each Stage of Allergy Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a long-term allergy treatment that takes upwards of five years to complete. When you settle in for a lengthy treatment, knowing what to expect at each stage can help you stay motivated to complete the entire process. First Six Months to One Year Immunotherapy begins with a build-up phase that lasts about six…
Are Allergy Shots or Drops Right for Me?
After you take an allergy test and decide that you want to undergo immunotherapy, you need to choose which method is right for you: subcutaneous (shots) or oral (tablets or drops). Let’s look at each type and some factors to consider as you make your decision. Allergy Shots Allergy shots consist of regular injections for…
How Does Allergy Immunotherapy Work?
When it comes to your allergy treatment options, you have a few that provide almost immediate relief, like over-the-counter medications and allergen avoidance (the practice of avoiding the allergen causing your symptoms), and longer-term options like immunotherapy, which can take anywhere from three to five years to complete. With such a long treatment time, it…
Reviewing Your Treatment Options After Allergy Testing
If you recently completed an allergy test, congratulations on taking the first step towards finding relief. After you find out what you’re allergic to, we’ll walk you through a few treatment options. Allergen avoidance, medication and immunotherapy are three standard options. Allergen Avoidance Allergen avoidance is the practice of cutting down your exposure to the…
Can I Take Antihistamines Before My Allergy Test?
Whether you’re sneezing in Gosnold’s Hope Park because grass pollen went up your nose, or developing hives after petting your neighbor’s new dog, allergy symptoms are no fun. When you’re dealing with symptoms, it helps to know the cause so you can develop an effective avoidance and treatment plan. The best way to pinpoint the…
Schedule Your Allergy Test This Spring
Allergy season is upon us; with it comes plenty of sneezing, coughing, hives and red, watery eyes for the 20% of U.S. people with allergic rhinitis.[1] If those allergy symptoms sound familiar to you, but you aren’t sure what’s causing them, it might be time to see an allergist. Let’s look at two types of…
Hearing Loss Among Millennials and Gen Z
Hearing loss can affect anyone at any age. In fact, younger generations—such as millennials, Gen Z, and Generation Alpha—appear to be experiencing hearing loss at higher rates than the generations that came before them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 12% of adults aged 18 to 39 report difficulty following…
Learn About Hearing Loss This Speech-Language-Hearing Month
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is here again! This month, we would like to take a little time to raise awareness of hearing loss and its treatment options. Let’s take a close look at a few common questions about hearing loss and the devices we use to manage it. How Common is Hearing Loss? Hearing loss…
Three Ways Hearing Aids Improve Your Listening Experience in Noisy Environments
An estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids.[1] That’s 28.8 million people who can enjoy clearer sound, easier connection and better background awareness. Learning to use your hearing aids effectively in noisy environments is crucial to enjoying the many benefits they offer. Let’s look at three ways you can leverage your devices…
How Hearing Aids Bring the Fun Back Into Birding
Listening for the low hiss of a Turkey Vulture in Sandy Bottom Nature Park or the whistling “see-you, see-yeeeer” call of an Eastern Meadowlark in Fort Monroe is one of the best ways to find and identify these and other local birds. Unfortunately, for people with hearing loss, those birds’ calls can feel harder to…