Symptoms of SinusitisVideos

Fatigue, fever, nasal congestion, loss of smell, and pain in the face are some of the symptoms of sinusitis. Dr. Francisco Pernas, Otolaryngologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about this and other symptoms, and he explains what happens …

Scary Allergies on HalloweenVideos

Lucette Talamas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, says handling food allergies during Halloween can be a challenge, but it shouldn’t be the first time that you encounter this. She recommends having healthy conversations with your child about …

Coping with Allergies to PetsVideos

Dr. Rodney Benjamin, Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine Physician with South Miami Hospital, says the less exposure you have, the less problem you have if you have some allergies to pets. “If you can at least keep the animals …

Causes of Nasal CongestionVideos

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 …

Allergy & RhinitisVideos

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 …

Food Allergy in SchoolsVideos

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 …

Causes of SinusitisVideos

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 …

Allergy Myths and MisconceptionsVideos

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 …

Food Allergy & AnaphylaxisVideos

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 …