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Back-to-School Allergy Checklist for Kids in Raleigh
The start of the school year can be tough for children with allergies. In Raleigh, late August, September and October often bring high levels of ragweed pollen, weed pollens and mold spores. If your child…
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Why Fall Allergy Season Starts Early in Raleigh (What You Need to Know)
If your allergy symptoms seem to arrive before autumn officially begins, you’re not imagining it. In Raleigh, warm late-summer temperatures, lingering humidity and delayed first frosts can allow fall allergens to appear earlier and stick…
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Top Ten Questions to Ask Your ENT Before Allergy Season
Updated August 2025 Table of Contents: Sure, you know about the sniffing and sneezing that comes with Spring when everything’s in bloom. You’re also aware of the fall allergies and how they can make you…
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SLIT
SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY Sublingual immunotherapy has become more and more popular in the United States, and is often a good method of treating allergies in pediatric patients. Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) has been popular in Europe for…
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Do Allergy Skin Tests Hurt? Comfort For Those Seeking Relief
We understand. You may not like needles, and the thought of a skin prick allergy test may make you uncomfortable…but you’ve tried over-the-counter medicines and can’t find relief from the itchiness, sneezing and runny nose that always…
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What Causes Nosebleeds? And How Can You Prevent Them?
Updated March 2023 Can Allergies Cause Nosebleeds? How Our ENTs Can Help Nosebleeds can be profuse and dramatic, but the good news is that most of them are not serious. They can certainly be frightening…
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How to Overcome Fall and Winter Allergies and Stay Healthy
We love North Carolina, especially the Triangle area. But with all the wonderful things North Carolina brings, it’s also one of the most challenging places in the country for those with allergies. Out of the…
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Can I Give My Toddler Allergy Medicine? Our Guide for Parents
It’s hard enough for you to manage the sniffling, sneezing and sore throats that accompany allergy season —but it’s even worse to see your child suffer these same symptoms. But before you reach for the over-the-counter medicine…
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Does Vaping Cause Nasal Congestion, Sinusitis, or Allergies?
The use of e-cigarettes (vaping) has dramatically increased in the last five years, making it a $3.5 billion business. While it’s often marketed as a “healthier” alternative to cigarettes, in actuality, vaping can lead to…
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Can Infants Take Allergy Medication?
Adults aren’t the only ones who suffer with sneezes and watery eyes during allergy season. In fact, roughly 8.4 percent of children are diagnosed each year with the symptoms known as “hay fever” (allergic rhinitis),…
