What Are Tonsil Stones?
Your tonsils are part of your body’s defense system, working to protect your nose and mouth from infection. While a viral infection can lead to a common ailment known as tonsillitis, another lesser-known tonsil condition is tonsil stones. Understanding what tonsil stones are will ensure you seek treatment in a timely manner. How Tonsil Stones…
Flying with Hearing Aids
Flying is a stressful experience for everybody – but it can be especially anxiety-inducing for people with hearing loss. Between knowing what to pack, getting through security and the flight itself, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best approach. Below are some tips for flying for people with hearing loss. Before Your Trip…
Tips that May Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Nothing is more frustrating than trying, and failing, to fall asleep. Sleep is crucial to your health and wellbeing, and getting the recommended eight hours can help with: Improving your memory Cleansing your body of inflammation Increasing creativity Improving your focus Helping maintain your weight Making you a happier person Next time you’re up late…
COVID-19
Hampton Roads ENT~Allergy is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Our top priority is the health and safety of our patients and staff. Our offices are taking the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control to provide a safe environment, including strict sterilizing procedures, limiting visitors during appointments, requiring a face covering or mask while in…
What Causes Excessive Burping?
There’s no hard line between what is considered a normal vs. excessive amount of burping. However, if you feel that you are burping more than you usually do or that you burp more than others, there could be a treatable cause. What Is a Burp? A burp is a normal bodily function that releases excess…
What Is Nonallergic Rhinitis?
Rhinitis causes the inside of the nose to become swollen and inflamed, resulting in cold-like symptoms such as itchiness, congestion, runny nose and sneezing. While rhinitis can be caused by an allergy, many cases are not – this is referred to as nonallergic rhinitis. While the symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis and allergic rhinitis are similar,…
What Your Earwax Says About Your Health
Earwax, also called cerumen, is a natural substance produced by the ear that plays an essential role in ear health. It protects the ear canal and eardrum by helping remove debris, foreign bodies and germs from penetrating deep into the ear. Earwax is self-regulating, meaning that natural motions from talking and chewing, as well as…
Try This Alternative Cough Treatment
Most people know honey as the delicious extra ingredient to add to a peanut butter sandwich. Many have also claimed other helpful properties of honey, including being a good source of antioxidants, having antibacterial and antifungal properties, healing wounds, providing phytonutrients and helping with digestive issues. One of the better-researched benefits of honey is its…
When Winter Is Mild, Start Your Allergy Routine Early
Whether the weather is warm or not, allergy season is fast approaching, and for many, it’s already here. There are lots of factors that can affect the severity of an allergy season. The weather throughout the rest of the year, especially during the winter, can have a major impact on the production of allergens. How…