by Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Can Allergies Cause Ear Pressure? Ever felt your ears clog up during allergy season and wondered if it is more than congestion? That stubborn pressure, especially when it shows up alongside sneezing or itchy eyes, can turn into an everyday frustration that many people...
by Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD | Dec 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Allergy Season, San Antonio San Antonio has one of the toughest allergy climates in Texas, and it is essentially year-round. Mountain cedar (cedar fever) peaks December through February, oak takes over March through May, grasses run through summer, and ragweed...
by Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD | Dec 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Can Allergies Cause Bad Breath? That strange taste in your mouth or the sudden urge to reach for gum might not be random at all. If you live with allergies, that stubborn bad breath could be more than leftover lunch. It is a frustrating symptom that many people never...
by Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Can Allergies Cause High Blood Pressure? Yes. Allergies can contribute to temporary increases in blood pressure, although they are not usually a direct cause of chronic hypertension. When your immune system reacts to allergens, it can trigger stress responses and...
by Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Can Allergies Cause a Stiff Neck? Yes, Allergies can cause a stiff neck via several routes: general inflammation affecting muscles and joints, increased muscle tension from coughing/sneezing, and referred pain originating from sinus pressure. The body’s stress...
by Amanda Trott-Gregorio, MD | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ragweed Season in San Antonio One minute you’re enjoying fall activities with your family, the next, you’re sneezing so hard your coffee sloshes. If your nose, eyes, and chest flare up every autumn, ragweed might be the frustrating guest overstaying its welcome....
