Florida’s tree pollen season begins in February and generally lasts through May. With the trees, comes the sniff and sneeze. Hometown Health spoke with Ed Neuzil, registered nurse practitioner at Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center…
If weight loss was one of your top resolutions this year, you are not alone. Weight loss, starting an exercise program and smoking cessation are the three top resolutions annually. Many times, it’s less about how your clothes fit, and more about the health benefits that go with it. “Hometown Health” spoke with Registered Nurse Practitioner Ed Neuzil, of Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center about how having a few extra pounds can greatly affect your ability to simply breathe.
With the Holidays come fancy foods, snacks and special treats. A happy time can quickly turn scary when you or someone you love has an allergic reaction to something they may not ordinarily include in their daily diet.
Now that fall is in full swing, that means fall allergies as well as cold and flu season. So how do you know if you are suffering from cold symptoms or the flu?
Ed Neuzil, registered nurse practitioner at the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center talks about the differences and the importance of immunization.
October is Healthy Lung Month. Sponsored by the American Lung Association, this month aims to increase awareness of issues pertaining to the maintenance of healthy lungs – particularly for our senior population. Ed Neuzil, registered nurse practitioner at the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center talks about some of the conditions that affect the lungs, like asthma and COPD.
One of the newest vaccines in the news is the adult shingles vaccine. The New York Times reports that, in an effort to get more adults vaccinated, the FDA recently approved the use of the shingles vaccine for those 50 and older, a reduction from the earlier 60 and older recommendation. Ed Neuzil talked with Hometown Health about the importance of this vaccine.
MSNBC reports that the allergy season has been particularly bad this year. It's lasting longer, and sudden shifts in weather patterns have made releases of tree pollen more potent.
But how do you know if your allergies are year-round or seasonal? Hometown Health talked with Ed Neuzil, board certified nurse practitioner at the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center.
With 50 million allergy sufferers across the country, you need a national platform to bring relief to that many people. That’s exactly what Ed Neuzil of the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center was given a few weeks ago when he was invited to speak via phone on the BlogTalkRadio Network. Click the link to listen to his interview.
Over the next several months we’ll introduce you to a featured specialist in the Hometown Health Network. A chance to get to know them in a way that you might not otherwise during the course of your appointment. Ed Neuzil of the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center is in this month’s "Specialist Spotlight."
The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America has released its 2011 list of the 10 most challenging places to live in America for allergy triggers - and just in time as May is national Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Hometown Health talked with Ed Neuzil of the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center about some of the more common asthma concerns and triggers in our area.
More than 36 million American suffer from seasonal allergies. And, for Florida allergy sufferers, this time last year was among the worst on record. An unseasonably warm winter will likely fuel a season of discomfort again. What can YOU do to minimize your discomfort? ASA's Ed Neuzil, ARNP, shares some tips with
Hometown Health.
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When allergy season hit its peak, The Daily Commercial turned to Ed Neuzil, ARNP, for insight into Central Florida sufferers of seasonal allergies. Read the
March 28, 2011 article.
New research released by the CDC estimates that just over 8 percent of Americans have asthma. That’s just about 25 million people. But what are the most common triggers for asthma? Hometown Health talked with Ed Neuzil, ARNP, at Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center
Dr. Neuzil on eHealth Radio Allergy, Sinus, and Asthma Family Health Center's Ed Neuzil is on the national eHealth Radio program discussing the upcoming allergy season and what you can do to prepare. He offers important information about natural approaches to alleviating discomfort due to pollen, dirt, pet dander and other sinus irritants.
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According to Gregory Makoul, Chairman of the American Academy on Communication in Healthcare, there’s a disconnect between what kind of communication patients say they want, and what they often receive. Ed Neuzil, ARNP of the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center knows patients’ familiarity with his staff plays a valuable role in treatment and communication.
If changing up your diet is part of your “eat better this year” plan, awareness of your personal food allergies is an important part of planning both your strategy and your menu. Hometown Health talked with Ed Neuzil, registered nurse practitioner at Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center, about testing for food allergies.
With eleven years in practice and five degrees including a PhD, Ed Neuzil- owner of the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center introduced the Dr. Neuzil’s Irrigator nasal spray to the public and Hometown Health during 2010
Ed Neuzil, registered nurse practitioner and owner of the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center carved out some time from his patient schedule to be a guest speaker at a recent health seminar. The subject – “Sniffle Symptoms.”
As we head into Florida’s Fall, the ragweed season is in full bloom. And among Americans who are allergic to pollen, 75% are allergic to ragweed.
Ed Neuzil of the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center says it’s rare for Floridians to get a break from seasonal allergies.
If you’re a retiree with a pet, you’re not alone. According to a 2007 Harris Poll, 52% of all US adults aged 62 and older own pets.
Registered Nurse Practitioner and owner of Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Family Health Center, Ed Neuzil explains the importance of indoor controls in order to minimize pet allergy symptoms:
The new national rankings are out from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America highlighting the 100 most challenging places to live with allergies. The report’s findings come as no surprise to Hometown Health TV’s Allergy and Asthma Specialist, Ed Neuzil.
Can you grow into or out of allergies? ASA's Ed Neuzil explains that allergies aren't just for kids in June's episode of Hometown Health TV.
With five degrees, including a PhD, and years of experience, Ed Neuzil has introduced an herbal enhanced nasal spray to help cold and allergy sufferers. He has plans for retail and national distribution but for now, you can purchase Dr. Neuzil’s Irrigator at the Allergy, Sinus And Asthma Offices or online.
After ten years as the owner of Allergy, Sinus & Asthma Family Health Center, Ed Neuzil, who has five degrees including an PhD, will tell you one of the most important lessons he’s learned when it comes to patient care is to surround yourself with a great staff.
Looking to improve your eating habits? Before you dive into an overhaul of your diet and start eating foods you’ve never eaten before, here’s a word of caution. Beware of food allergies!
According to the Food Allergy Network, nearly 12 million Americans have food allergies. Of those, only eight foods account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions in the U.S.: They are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish.
Ed Neuzil, PhD, ARNP-BC at the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center has some insight on food allergies.
From trees to molds, outdoor temps to indoor allergens, Florida's winter could be causing you sinus and allergy discomfort. View this video to learn more about how ASAFHC can help...
Technology can help improve the speed, convenience and accuracy of your visit. See how the Allergy Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center uses electronic records to improve patient care.
Ed Neuzil and the staff at Allergy Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center were featured on Hometown Health TV. Watch the video to learn more about their commitment to making you feel better as soon as possible.