Helpful Articles & Information

1. Nasal Saline Wash
   
   Nasal sinus sufferers have relied on saline irrigation and washing of the nasal lining for decades. Numerous products are available for purchase, so deciding which product is best for you may be quite confusing and even expensive.
2. The Aftermath of Flooding | Airway Infections
   
   The waters have receded, the clean-up is under way and our communities are toiling to return to “normal.” But amidst the mess that we are left to sort through is a silent danger: mold.
3. Allergy Seasonal Change
   
   Ragweed allergy sufferers are smiling as the weather turns cooler, sweatshirts are brought out of storage as the first frost approaches. But should they forget about allergies for a while?
4. How to Survive the Holidays with Allergies and Asthma
   
   For people with allergies and asthma, the holidays present health challenges unique to the winter season. Busier-than-usual social schedules, chilly weather, and cherished family customs combined make staying healthy a daily priority for people with allergies and asthma. Surviving – and enjoying – the holidays is easier when you plan ahead and take preventative action. Here is a list of tips to use as guidelines to a safe and healthy holiday.
5. Survive the Holidays with Food Allergies
   
   From Halloween through New Year’s Day, the holidays are filled with foods to be avoided by people with food allergies. Children, especially, need to be protected from certain candies and foods that cause allergic reactions.
6. The Holidays and Hearing Loss
   
   The end of November brings cooler weather, Thanksgiving, and yes, hearing loss. In Pennsylvania, the "real" hunting season (as some hunters declare) begins the Monday after Thanksgiving. This means all the hunters will be looking for their long underwear, gloves, orange hats, and hopefully, their ear protection.
7. Survival Secrets for the Cold and Flu Season
   
   Want to weather the cold & flu season without going into hiding away from all human contact? Are you "forced" to be near many other people on a daily basis who may be sick? There's no need for the face mask. Just use water!
8. Another Nosebleed
   
   Head back or head forward? Ice to the neck or not? Pinch the bottom or the top of the nose? Blow or not? These may be some of the questions you have about how to treat a nosebleed. But the answer to all those questions is simple: whatever works.