Allergies, acute sinusitis, common cold, decongestant nasal spray overuse, deviated septum, enlarged adenoids, nasal polyps, and non-allergic rhinitis are potential causes of nasal congestion. Dr. Andrew Rivera, Otolaryngologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains sinusitis is an infection that can be very debilitating and it is associated with pain, congestion and drainage.

Allergy is when the body has become sensitized usually to something external, explains Dr. Javier Hiriart, Pediatrician at Family Medicine Center at West Kendall Baptist Hospital. Allergic rhinitis or the manifestations of allergies in the nose (the upper airway can), the Doctor explains, manifests from as sniffles, as itchy or sore throat post nasal drip […]

What can parents do with a child in school who has a food allergy? Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, recommends talking to the teacher and bringing everything with you as far as foods packing. She also says it is better if you speak to the school administrators to let them know […]

Dr. Agustin Arrieta, Otolaryngologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains there is a component of sinusitis that would be considered genetic. You can inherit a propensity for allergies from your parents, and if you have allergies, they can produce inflammation, which can obstruct your sinuses. He also says another cause is environmental: “If you are […]

Allergy medicines should only be taken after you have symptoms is one of the myths about allergy. Dr. Manuel Torres, Family Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, explains it is the wrong thing to do. “One of the things that I try to explain to patients is these are antihistamines and a histamine is […]

Dr. Manuel Torres, Family Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, says anaphylaxis starts when you feel very general symptoms, like itching or swallowing dysfunction. “The most important thing is the aggressiveness of the situation. If the situation is very rapidly changing, it’s not time to sit and wait and see if this is going […]

Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains it is easy to have a healthy diet when you just substitute out things you want for products that maybe are enriched with different vitamins and minerals. She also says if you are diagnosed with a food allergy it doesn’t hurt to take a multivitamin […]

Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, says one in a 100 Americans are now calculated to have celiac disease but the majority of them are undiagnosed. It is unknown what triggers celiac disease. Castro points out it is very painful because it has a lot of digestion issues that occur with it […]

Poison Ivy is the oil that causes allergy explains Monica Ponce, Physician Assistant with Sunset Dermatology, who adds the first time people come into contact with the allergy, they don’t react, but this first time is the one that will sensitize them to it. She describes, the immune system forms a protective reaction for the […]