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Updated: May 2025 It’s common for people with sinus or nasal symptoms to consider seeing either a board-certified Allergist/Immunologist or an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. But which specialist should be seen first? As trained surgeons, ENTs play a crucial role in evaluating and correcting structural issues such as blocked sinus cavities, severely deviated…

Updated Feb 2025 Compared to the rest of the U.S., midwinter and early spring in Jacksonville is a really beautiful time of year. Although, our mild temperatures tend to attract folks from more frigid regions, that doesn’t mean our “cool” seasons are completely free of any downsides. In fact, if you’re allergic to tree pollen…

updated: Sept 2024 Most people in America look forward to autumn with its pumpkin spice lattes, mild sun and cooler air. North Floridians though, know this time of year as “extended summer” and  if you’re one of the estimated 40 million fall allergy sufferers in the U.S., this time of year can be very unpleasant.…

updated August 2024 It’s back-to-school time again, and if you’re the parent of a child in Jacksonville who suffers with allergies or asthma, it can also be a stressful time. Food allergies affect approximately one in 13 kids (or about 8%). And it appears its prevalence is rising. That means that in the average classroom,…

When you experience a sore throat, you may immediately think of a cold or the flu as the culprits. However, allergies—a less suspected cause—can also be behind this uncomfortable condition.  If you’re wondering whether your sore throat could be triggered by allergies, you’re not alone. Many patients face this issue, especially during peak allergy seasons.…

With pumpkins everywhere and stores filled with Spiderman, Barbie, and Wednesday Addams costumes that can mean only one thing: it’s almost time for what may be kids’ favorite holiday – HALLOWEEN! Their excitement, however, is tempered by parents’ caution about their children’s safety. For parents of a child with allergies, the concerns are even greater.…

updated Sep 2023 It’s estimated that nearly 70-80% of Americans experience headaches. Those who suffer from allergies already have to deal with rashes, difficulty breathing, congestion, and a host of other unpleasant side effects. Yet, sinus headaches and even migraines can also be added to this list of allergy side effects. While headaches aren’t typically life-threatening,…

Updated Jan 2023 Do you experience allergic symptoms in the mouth when eating certain raw foods? If you do, you could be suffering from oral allergy syndrome. Oral allergy syndrome (a form of a food allergy) is actually fairly common for seasonal allergy sufferers. As people with seasonal allergies eat uncooked or raw fruits, vegetables, and…

Originally posted: Dec 2018 — UPDATED: June 2021 Disclaimer: As board-certified allergists we do not recommend Primatene Mist as a treatment for asthma symptoms. If you or someone you are responsible for is considering Primatene Mist, we recommend discussing asthma treatment with us (or your personal allergy and asthma specialist) before using this or other…