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After more than 36 years in practice, Dr. Michael Hollie still measures success the same way he did on day one—by how much better his patients feel in their daily lives.
In our provider spotlight, Dr. Hollie shares what led him to specialize in allergy and immunology, how he approaches patient care and why so many patients say they wish they had come in sooner.
Many people look forward to spring, where warmer and longer days mean spending more time outside. But for others, the change in season also brings sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes and other symptoms. Spring allergies can feel relentless, but understanding why symptoms are worse in the spring and learning how to manage them are the first steps toward finding lasting relief.
Colder weather can create unexpected challenges for people with asthma. Changes in your environment, daily routines and lifestyle during the winter can trigger the same asthma symptoms you experience year-round but often with greater severity. Knowing what changes to watch for and how to respond to them can make a big difference in managing asthma during the winter.
With so much information available online about allergy care, it can be difficult to know which treatments are truly effective and, most importantly, safe. Allergy shots are commonly used, but there are two main (and very different) types: immunotherapy and steroid shots. Here’s what you need to know as you consider allergy shots as a treatment option.
As pollen disappears, leaves fall off the trees and the time we spend outdoors naturally lessens, it’s easy to assume your allergy symptoms will fade with the season, especially here in the South. But if you find yourself battling sniffles that seem to never go away throughout the colder months, you may actually be dealing with winter indoor allergies.
Spring is a beautiful time of year in Tennessee, with warmer weather and blooming flowers. However, for many residents, Spring also brings the onset of seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly known as Spring allergies, is an allergic reaction to pollen and other allergens in the air during Spring.