Something is Blocking My Nose

Something is Blocking My Nose

This episode discusses the nasal congestion that is constant from inflammation of the nasal passages by "peeled grape" appearing nasal growths. They are benign and usually caused by chronic allergies and inflammation of the nasal mucosa.

Understanding the Hearing Testing

We are discussing testing in detail with distinction of types of hearing loss and the fix to those types or hearing loss. We are hoping to try and have a surprise guest audiologist to answer questions concerning the testing

Do You Have Skin in the Allergy Game?

This episode 10 of the Allergy Season series discusses the largest organ of our body, the skin which is a protector for us. When the immune system of the body attacks the skin, we have atopic dermatitis or eczema. We will also address two other skin issues that are affected by allergies and that is contact dermatitis and urticaria. Join us to learn about these three allergy skin disorders.

Allergic Eosinophilic Gastro-esophagitis Overview

We are discussing this topic today as a part of the allergy series and how allergic reactions affects different parts of the body. We have discussed the nose, eyes, throat, lungs, and now we are discussing the stomach/gut area and how it can be negatively affected by an over reactive immune system to a particular allergen (protein) introduced into the digestive tract. Over the years we have become more sensitive to different types of foods which manufactured, fertilized, chemically treated whatever the case more babies and children are being affected with food allergies.

I Can't Breathe: Understanding Allergies and Asthma

The Greek word (pneuma) translates to "spirit," "wind," or "breath." It originates from the verb (pneō), meaning "to breathe" or "to blow." In ancient Greek philosophy and biblical texts, "pneuma" often refers to the immaterial essence or life-giving force. If we don't breathe or exchange Oxygen for Carbon dioxide we will have problems with our very existence. We will explore the importance of our lungs and how allergies and asthma interreact in that process.