Our dogs, cats and other pets are like family. That’s why it’s so hard to admit that they may be the cause of our watery eyes or itchy noses each time we come into contact with them. But that doesn’t mean that we have to refrain from ever touching our…
With the weather changing, stuffy heads and sore throats are common—but are they caused by a cold virus or seasonal allergies? Because the symptoms are often similar, it can sometimes be hard to tell. In this post, we’ll explore what sets allergies and colds apart and suggest helpful ways to…
Fall is in full force here in the northwest, and many of us are soaking up the final dry months before winter sets in by spending time outdoors. If you are one of the many people who are severely allergic to stinging insects, you may be nervous to come in…
Insects are usually nothing more than tiny intrusive pesks, but occasionally, they can be dangerous. While most insect bites and stings hurt for a moment and then disappear in a short time, some insects can transmit disease, cause infection, or trigger an allergic reaction. Ticks, mosquitoes, and flies are especially…
Even if you’ve never had allergies before, you can develop new ones as you age. Your body and your environment constantly change, making it common for people to develop food and/or airborne allergies later in life. If you suspect you are having allergic reactions, don’t waste years trying to self-diagnose.
If you have good hearing, it’s easy to take it for granted. But if you are one of the 36 million people that suffer from hearing impairments, you know first-hand that hearing loss is difficult to live with. Hearing loss can negatively affect your social and emotional…
Silverlake Medical Center The WWMG Clinical Research Center at Silverlake Medical Center is a dedicated multi-specialty clinical research center that is dedicated to researching better treatment options for a number of diseases and disorders. The staff at The Clinical Research Center in Silverlake is devoted to providing our…
If you can find a treatment that will help and prevent allergy symptoms, continuous sinus infections, or frequent antibiotic use, then it’s worth a shot. People often suffer needlessly from allergy symptoms, not knowing that there is something they can do about them. If you suffer from allergies, we encourage…
Treating Allergies: Interview with ENT Nurse Practitioner, Becky Epperson Becky Epperson was able to take time out of her schedule to talk with one of our staff members and explain the process of allergy testing and treatment that she provides through Western Washington Medical Group. “I’m a family nurse practitioner,”…
While May might have been Allergy Awareness month, summer hasn’t relented much when it comes to the tide of tissues, sneezes and sniffles that afflict many of us in the Pacific Northwest. Pollen counts for trees, grass, and weeds remain just high enough to keep those suffering from seasonal…
