What’s Blooming in the Willamette Valley Right Now
It’s March, which means allergy season is on our doorstep once again. If your allergy symptoms have already begun, it’s helpful to know exactly which pollen or other allergen is behind your annoying symptoms. We put together a quick guide on what’s in season in March and April so you can narrow down your culprit(s)….
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women in Audiology
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? Designated a weeklong celebration by Congress in 1981, the commemorative movement expanded to the entire month of March in 1987, and has since become a widely celebrated time of the year to honor the contributions and achievements of women throughout American history. Reflecting on the women…
Will I Ever Need to Do an Allergy Re-Test?
When you first begin seeing your allergist and talking about allergy treatments for your worst symptoms, you would have had an allergy test performed. This test, as you know, provided valuable insights into your specific allergy triggers and informed your treatment plan. Now you may be wondering: do I need to take an allergy re-test…
How To Track Your Progress After Starting Allergy Immunotherapy
The goal of immunotherapy is to retrain your immune system to react less to the allergens that trigger symptoms like congestion, itchy eyes and sneezing. Whether you’ve started allergy shots or sublingual drops, one of the most important parts of your treatment journey is monitoring your progress. How Immunotherapy Works Immunotherapy consists of two phases:…
Your Year-One Allergy Treatment Roadmap
Congratulations on starting your allergy treatment journey! Immunotherapy is a rewarding treatment that helps you get back to doing the things you love without sneezing or other annoying allergy symptoms. Your first year with immunotherapy will involve a build-up phase and a maintenance phase, and at the end of twelve months, you should already notice…
Tips for Soothing a Dry Winter Throat
Winter is cozy-up-at-home season, a time for wearing comfy sweaters, curling up on the couch and kicking back with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s also when you’re likely to experience a dry throat, which can put a damper on your plans. What Can Cause the Condition When you breathe in air, your nose and mouth…
Heart Health May Improve With Regular Sleep
February is American Heart Month, a great time to focus on how to help your heart stay healthy. One simple way is to make sure you get regular sleep. Having a regular sleep schedule is important for everyone, but research shows it’s even more crucial if you are recovering from heart failure. A study from…
How to Choose a Clinic for Allergy Testing in the Willamette Valley
Allergy treatment is essential if you or your child is suffering from allergies and they’re impacting daily life. Treatment begins with an allergy test. If you are interested in starting allergy management treatment for yourself or for your child, you may be wondering where to begin and where to have the allergy test performed. Ask…
Pediatric Allergy Testing: A Guide for Parents
Seeing your little one with itchy eyes and a skin rash is hard, and it’s even harder when you don’t know what’s causing it. That’s where allergy testing comes in. When To Schedule an Allergy Test Schedule an allergy test if your child starts exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms: What Does an…
Comparing Allergy Shots and Allergy Drops
Immunotherapy, an allergy treatment that introduces sensitive allergens to your body in small doses to build tolerance, is an effective way to manage allergy symptoms, especially here in the grass seed capital of the world. Immunotherapy can be administered in two forms: orally as drops or as a shot. If you and your allergist are…
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