Dealing with Asthma

What is asthma? Asthma is a common breathing disorder. The symptoms may come and go but the problem is always there. Asthma cannot be cured but it can be controlled and people with asthma can live normal lives. The air passages to the lung are inflamed. Inflamed airways are sensitive. The bronchial tubes react to
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Allergy Shot Hours

ENTAA Care offers allergy shots in six of our office locations. Click on each office link to view a calendar of hours for that location. While we do have standard hours they are subject to changes depending on our office needs and availability. We update these calendars regularly – please verify the hours prior to coming in for your injection
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Immunotherapy

What is it? Immunotherapy, sometimes also referred to as “allergy shots,” is a way to treat some allergic diseases and induce a long-lasting period free of symptoms. It does not simply treat the symptoms, but is a “disease modifying” therapy that addresses the problem that causes the symptoms. Allergy treatment in this way can improve
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Allergy Treatments

Pollen Allergy Treatments People in Maryland start to seek allergy treatments in the springtime. Plants that are pollinated via wind include trees, grasses and weeds. In Maryland, the tree pollen season occurs in March through the end of April. Grass pollen season is May through July and the weed season is August and September. You
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Allergy Testing

Allergy Skin Testing Instructions Using a thorough medical history, physical examination and allergy testing, the Allergists in our practice evaluate the causes of nasal and sinus symptoms, asthma and chronic cough, and the skin conditions eczema and hives. Our Allergists are physicians certified as specialists in either Internal Medicine or Pediatrics who have the additional
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Good Sleep Hygiene

There are many steps that you can take that may help you overcome insomnia and get a good night’s sleep. Some of these strategies are easily incorporated into your lifestyle and others may take time adjusting to. Personal Habits Go to sleep and wake at the same time daily including weekends. The body “gets used”
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Sleep Apnea

People with sleep apnea stop breathing repetitively throughout the night during episodes of snoring. It is a serious health hazard that can lead to high blood pressure, heart/lung disease or stroke. Patients with sleep apnea typically experience daytime sleepiness, severe snoring, morning headaches, and poor concentration. This condition is diagnosed with an overnight sleep study.
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