The Jacksonville AllerGIST!

Physician-Led, Locally-Owned Care: Why It Matters for Allergy and Asthma Patients Healthcare has changed in many ways over the last several years. Patients often notice the obvious changes—new portals, new scheduling systems, new office processes. But there is another change that can quietly affect the experience of care: how a practice is structured and where…

 The “Underwater” Feeling If you’ve ever felt like your ears are stuffed with cotton, your hearing is muffled, or you’re walking around underwater, you know how uncomfortable ear pressure can be. Some describe it as a fullness that won’t “pop,” others say it’s like wearing invisible earplugs that won’t come out. In Jacksonville’s humid, high-pollen…

The Frustration of the “Forever Cough” in Jax That tickle in your throat that started weeks ago just won’t go away. It interrupts your sleep, distracts you at work, and earns sympathetic looks from everyone within earshot. In a place like Jacksonville—where pollen coats cars much of the year—it’s easy to assume it’s just “the…

updated: Oct 2025 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.…

The Over-the-Counter (OTC) Trap If you’re like many people in Jacksonville, seasonal allergies are part of your daily life. When pollen counts spike or mold flares up after summer rain, your first stop may be the pharmacy. A box of pills or a quick nasal decongestant spray are an easy fix. At first, you may…

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 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.…