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Managing Allergies During Your Child’s Sports Season
Spring and summer mark the beginning of baseball and softball season, resulting in much time spent outdoors. Nearly 100 million Americans experience allergy symptoms each year, and for kids and parents with seasonal allergies, it…
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Recognizing and Treating Viral and Bacterial Sinus Infections
A sinus infection is an inflammation of your sinus tissues, the four pairs of air-filled cavities behind your face. Symptoms like facial pressure, congestion, runny nose and headaches are key indicators of a sinus infection.…
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Is Sublingual Immunotherapy Right for You?
People who suffer from allergies that don’t respond to other treatments may find relief from immunotherapy. This method relies on building a tolerance to an allergen by introducing it to the body in small doses…
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What to Know About Cleaners that May Cause Allergies
Cleaning products are necessary for maintaining a hygienic home but for those with allergies, they may cause irritation. Understanding these products can help you make safer choices for your health and help avoid allergic irritations…
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Allergies and Trouble Sleeping: What to Know
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies each year. While you’re likely familiar with the sneezing, red eyes and hives most often associated with allergies, you may not have considered how the…
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When Should I See a Provider for Allergy Testing?
It’s that time again. That time when flowers bloom, and people begin to brush winter dust out of their homes. While spring is a long-awaited season for many, it can be challenging for those with…
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How To Manage Tree Pollen Allergy Symptoms
With the arrival of spring, many of us eagerly anticipate the blossoming of trees and the warmth of sunnier days. However, for a significant number of people, this season also marks the return of tree…
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Cold vs. Allergies: Which Do I Have?
Colds and allergies share similar symptoms; it’s hard to know which is which when experiencing those symptoms. Colds are contagious, and allergies are not, so it’s essential to understand the differences so as not to…
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Can Allergies Affect Your Ears?
If you are one of the 25.7% of adults in the United States who deal with seasonal allergies, you probably have symptoms like nasal congestion, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. However, allergies can…
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How to Prevent Mold Allergies
More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience an allergic reaction every year. Allergic reactions occur when your body encounters a substance (allergen) it deems harmful and releases histamine. The release of histamine causes…
