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Every year it’s the same story: the pollen comes out in full force and you spend the spring with a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. You take all your medicine and you practice good allergy avoidance techniques, but the symptoms don’t stop. As it turns out, the biggest source of pollen and other allergens may be you. Since this is asthma and allergy awareness month, this is a good time to discuss ways to prevent your own body from being the source of all your seasonal discomfort.

CEENTA Optical Services Manager Jay Russell discusses the importance of wearing sunglasses on WSOC's Daily Two on May 9, 2017.

The FDA approved the first and only medicine to treat patients with diabetic retinopathy, and two Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. doctors were involved in its study.

Hearing loss affects a large number of people as they age, and many of those people will need hearing aids. However, there is a lot of misinformation about hearing loss and hearing aids, so today we’ll separate the myths from the facts.

Allergies are very common in children and adults, and while they are less common in the older population, senior citizens can still have allergies. However, it’s important to know that allergies in the elderly have to be approached differently than in younger people, from diagnosis to treatment.

Exercising your voice, resting it at the appropriate times and not overusing it, avoiding acid reflux, and treating your allergies are all good ways to keep your voice healthy and strong. Just as important as all of that, though, is knowing proper breathing techniques. Breathing through your nose has many benefits, especially if you’re preparing for a major singing engagement.