Spring is Coming, and So Is Allergy Season!
As the winter weather lets up, we all begin to look forward to springtime and warmer weather. Well, maybe not everyone! Springtime can be some patients’ worst time of year for allergy symptoms, and...
View ArticleAllergic “Shiners” or Black Eyes
Allergies and the inflammation caused by allergies can do a lot different things to your body, but not many people realize that allergies can cause or contribute to the dark, puffy circles that appear...
View ArticleTreating Mandible Tori, Growths in the Jaw
Torus mandibularis or mandibular torus are very common bony growths that many people have. They tend to grow on the inside of the jaw facing the tongue and most of the time, patients have them on both...
View ArticleTreating Nasal Polyps with Sinus Surgery
Nasal polyps are benign, smooth growths of inflamed nasal mucosa, the tissue lining the nose or sinuses. Typically, these types of polyps will start on the inside of the nose near or in a sinus and...
View ArticleNew Advances in Identifying and Treating Salivary Gland Stones
Many people have heard of kidney stones or gallstones, but not many have heard of salivary gland stones. Salivary gland stones, called sialolithiasis, is when a stone forms in one of your salivary...
View ArticleIrritation from Cold Wind and Water Can Lead to Painful Condition, Surfer’s Ear
Surfing is popular in all beach communities, Virginia Beach included. But with surfing can come a painful and damaging condition many people know little about – Surfer’s Ear. Surfer’s Ear shouldn’t be...
View ArticleHigh Pollen Counts Bring Bad News for Allergy Patients in Hampton Roads
Forecasts have predicted that this year would be one of the worst years for allergy suffers as pollen counts were estimated to be high this year and so far, these forecasts seem to be accurate....
View ArticleIdentifying and Treating Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, in Children and Adults
There are many different types of skin rashes, some of which are related to allergic disorders. Eczema, which is one of those skin conditions that is associated with allergies (pictured to the right)....
View ArticleContact Dermatitis From Jewelry May Be Behind Your Rash
You may know someone that has trouble wearing certain types of jewelry or develops an itchy rash when that person uses some type of lotion or shampoo. This kind of red, itchy rash is called contact...
View ArticleNon-Invasive Treatment of Tonsil Stones Can Control Symptoms of Tonsilloliths
Many people have heard of kidney stones or gall stones. Not many people have heard of tonsil stones or “tonsilloliths”, even though they are relatively common. In fact, you may know someone that has...
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