As the change of the season approaches, along comes beautiful fall colors, and cooler temperatures. Allergy sufferers also anticipate a long list of symptoms, effecting their ears, nose, and throat. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recognizes the problems that can develop during peak allergy seasons. While allergies may be seasonal for some patients, others have triggers
Having allergies means a person’s immune system could potentially overreact to something touched or inhaled. Allergic reactions can cause symptoms such as itchiness, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, hives and other severe symptoms. “Finding out what someone is allergic to is an important first step to effective allergy treatment. Today, allergy tests are more convenient and
Samuel “Jerry” King, MD, has dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to being a family medicine provider. Born and raised in Pike County, Dr. King said making the decision to return to the mountains after completing medical school and a research fellowship at the University of Kentucky was easy. “I never wanted to practice
Many people throughout the region are finding relief from a wide range of health problems through a hands-on approach known as OMT. Short for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, OMT is used by osteopathic physicians, also known as DO’s, to treat and even diagnose illnesses or injuries. DO’s are specifically trained on the body’s system of muscles,
