Search Results for:

The best way to treat your allergy symptoms is to schedule allergy testing to determine their exact cause. Skin Prick Testing Skin tests are the preferred allergy test because they are safe, affordable and they provide accurate results. How Does a Skin Test Procedure Work? In prick testing, several drops of a solution containing the…

People who suffer from allergies that don’t respond to medical treatment may find relief from immunotherapy, a method of building tolerance to an allergen by introducing it to the body in small doses over a period of time. It is usually given as injections (allergy shots), but can also be taken orally. When ingested, it…

Find Relief from Your Allergies Allergies may be constant, but your symptoms don’t have to be. Immunotherapy is a safe, effective way to treat allergies, and Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery offers the best options for you. See an Allergist If: Over-the-counter medications and antihistamines aren’t effectively managing your symptoms. Allergies make…

Many problems that occur in the nose are temporary and easily treated with medication. Sometimes, however, surgery is needed. Some examples of symptoms and conditions that may require nasal surgery include: Nasal blockage Chronic sinusitis Deviated septum Sinus or nasal trauma Nose bleeds Nasal polyps Enlarged turbinates Chronic stuffiness Chronic breathing issues What Nasal Surgery…

Though common and sometimes frightening, nosebleeds are rarely anything more than a nuisance. They are usually the result of minor irritations in the nasal passages and most common in children younger than 10, or adults older than 50. What Causes Nosebleeds? When the membranes lining the inside of the nose dry out and become irritated,…

Loss of smell, known medically as anosmia, is an inability to perceive odors. It can be partial or complete and, while rarely the symptom of a serious condition, can still cause misery for those suffering from its effects. It is usually temporary, the result of a cold or upper respiratory infection, but in some cases…

A congested, stuffy nose is a nuisance that can affect your ability to smell, taste and breathe. It is one of the most common patient complaints, especially when it persists with nasal discharge. What Causes Nasal Congestion? Congestion, or nasal obstruction, occurs when airflow through the nose is restricted; this can be due to changes…

What Causes a Nasal Fracture? Also commonly known as a broken nose, a nasal fracture is a break or crack in the bone in your nose, which is often known as a fractured nose. Contact with a fixed object, such as a door or wall, can cause a break. Contact sports (like hockey, wrestling, basketball…

A deviated septum involves the bone and cartilage dividing your nasal cavity, which becomes off-center or crooked. If severe enough, this deviation can cause breathing difficulties and chronic sinus conditions that require treatment. What Causes a Deviated Septum? Most often, a deviated septum is a condition that occurs during birth or fetal development. In other…

Ménière’s disease is an inner ear disorder that causes fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and fullness or pressure in the ear. It is the result of excess fluid in the inner ear. There is no cure for Ménière’s disease, but various strategies can help you manage your symptoms. What Causes Ménière’s Disease? The exact cause…