How Do Allergies Make You Tired? Posted on November 8, 2023 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists For many people, a nightly eight hours of sleep can be an unfortunately difficult thing to come by. Concerns about work or school, noise from the neighbors and more can interrupt your sleep, leading to an exhausted and cranky next day. One factor you may not have considered when designing your perfect night’s rest is… Read Full Article
How do Allergies Impact Psoriasis Posted on October 13, 2023 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Psoriasis is a chronic condition caused by an irregular immune system response. Its most common symptom is a skin rash. Psoriasis flare-ups can result from a variety of triggers, most typically skin injuries. Allergies are also an irregular immune system response. Symptoms occur when our immune system overreacts to allergens and can result in a… Read Full Article
Do Allergies and Asthma Increase My Risk of Nasal Polyps? Posted on August 24, 2023 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Nasal polyps are small teardrop-shaped growths on the nasal and sinus cavity lining. While small polyps do not usually cause symptoms, larger growths can block the nose and lead to breathing problems, infections and lack of smell. Approximately 13 million people in the U.S. have nasal polyps. Though they can affect anyone, they’re more common… Read Full Article
Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections? Posted on February 9, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you experience chronic ear infections and also allergies, you may be wondering if the two conditions are linked. In fact, in many cases, they are. We review this connection below. Why Are Ear Infections & Allergies Linked? It all comes down to the Eustachian tubes. These tubes connect the middle ears to the back… Read Full Article
What is Contact Dermatitis? Posted on December 23, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you’ve ever gotten a rash after accidentally touching poison ivy somewhere like the Sonoran Preserve, you’ve experienced contact dermatitis. Symptoms include: Itchy, discolored rash Dry, cracked and flaky skin Burning skin Blisters Swelling Feeling generally unwell Types of Contact Dermatitis There are three types of contact dermatitis. The symptoms are the same for each… Read Full Article
Waking Up Bleary-Eyed? It Might Be Morning Allergies Posted on October 28, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you wake up congested, you might assume you have a cold. However, if you find yourself regularly waking up with congestion, itchy eyes and a runny nose you might be suffering from morning allergies. Morning allergies have the same symptoms as seasonal allergies, just with stronger symptoms in the morning. These symptoms include: Sneezing… Read Full Article
Why Are You Waking Up with a Stuffy Nose? Posted on February 25, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At one time, all you had to worry about when waking up with a stuffy nose was the common cold or allergies. But now in the age of COVID-19, feeling even the slightest bit off can be a red flag. While it’s important to get a COVID test if you experience telltale signs like dry… Read Full Article
What You Should Know About the COVID Vaccine if You Have Allergies/Asthma Posted on February 12, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists After a long year of dealing with COVID, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of two FDA-approved vaccinations. While the vaccines are in limited supply and currently being allocated to vulnerable communities first, many are still weighing the pros and cons to figure out if the vaccine is… Read Full Article
Winter Weather Affects Allergy Season Posted on March 24, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Many cities across the nation have reported mild winter weather this past year. While it might have been nice at the time to not endure harsh weather conditions, this could mean a worse allergy season for many. How Does Weather Affect Allergies? Typically, the first allergen of the year is tree pollen, which begins in… Read Full Article
Do I Have Allergies or Sinusitis? Posted on May 17, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Spring is one of the most enjoyable seasons in Goodyear; the extreme summer heat is still a ways off and desert flowers bloom to life. But for many who experience allergies, this time of year is anything but pleasant. In some cases, however, your symptoms aren’t actually due to allergies but are instead the result… Read Full Article