How to Identify and Treat Winter Allergies
When the winter chills begin and cold noses run, most think to blame a cold rather than allergies, but the latter is more common than you’d think. Understanding seasonal and indoor allergies can help you identify the true cause of your symptoms so you can find the most relief. Below are some strategies for tracking your…
What Is Tonsillitis?
What used to be a pillar of childhood – removing the tonsils because of an infection – is becoming a rare occurrence. Understanding what tonsillitis is will ensure that you seek treatment quickly when needed. Understanding a Tonsil Infection Tonsillitis is a broad term for any infection of the tonsils caused by either a viral…
COVID-19
COVID-19 Update: For your safety and the safety of others, please do not come into the office without an appointment, unless you require pharmacy services. Thank you! Please remember that we are unable to test for COVID-19 in any of our offices. If you think you may have the virus or have been in contact…
Your Penicillin Allergy May Be Fake News
Penicillin allergies have long been considered the most common drug allergy in the U.S. An estimated one out of ten people in Charleston are allergic to penicillin – at least according to their medical charts. In reality, penicillin allergies are much less common than believed. Penicillin Allergies Allergies are an exaggerated immune system response to…
Soothing a Wintertime Sore Throat
If you notice that familiar, unpleasant scratchiness in the back of your throat, there are tips you can try to speed up your recovery. Symptoms of a Sore Throat Obviously, the most common symptom of a sore throat is…a feeling of soreness in the throat. This itchy, scratchy sensation is often the first sign of…