Whether it’s asthma, rhinitis, or hives, allergies can make your life miserable: they can disrupt your sleep, ruin your mood, and cause a host of exasperating symptoms. Seeking treatment from an allergy doctor is your best course of action for taking full control of the symptoms and ultimately Read More
Allergies
What Is Allergy Testing?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, there are 12 million physician office visits from patients who are experiencing symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Similarly, there are 3 million visits from those who have contact dermatitis or eczema. Allergic reactions such as Read More
Dealing with Animal Allergies at Home
Playing with your beloved pet is a great pastime activity, but it can also be a catastrophe if you are allergic. Animal allergies, also known as pet allergies, can endanger your health. Any animal with fur can be a cause of animal allergies, but it is frequently associated with dogs and cats, as Read More
Allergy-Proofing Your Home
We cannot avoid being exposed to all types of allergens, but it is best to allergy-proof your house as much as possible to avoid triggering allergic reactions. There are several relatively simple steps you can take to reduce the presence of allergens in your home. In order to minimize the Read More
How to Use Your Inhaler
Asthma is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways of the lungs, resulting in shortness of breath and tightness in the chest, making breathing in – or out–difficult and frightening. Asthma can be managed by recognizing triggers such as allergies or stressful Read More
When Should Kids Have Allergy Testing?
Many allergies begin to show symptoms in as early as infancy and childhood. Allergies may cause symptoms that come up externally (on the skin) or internally (congestion, anaphylactic shock, etc.). If your child is exhibiting unusual symptoms after eating certain foods or during allergy season, he or Read More
Prevention and Control of Asthma Attacks
The incidence of asthma is on the increase, particularly in children. Approximately 7% of Americans are currently suffering with asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Females are slightly Read More
What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
It’s that time of year – when allergy sufferers are reaching for tissues and taking note of the daily pollen count. But if you haven’t been previously diagnosed with an allergy, how do you know if you have allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or are just coming down with a cold or the flu? For one Read More
Can Allergies Lower Your Immune System?
Spring is upon us – and with it, the usual threat of seasonal allergies. But to make matters worse, we’re in the midst of one of the worst cold and flu seasons in recent years. Which raises an interesting question – do allergies weaken our immune system, and are those who suffer from allergies Read More
Guarding Against At-Home Allergies
Allergies are a growing and chronic health issue, both among adults and children. 50 million Americans suffer from different allergies, with allergic reactions varying from mild to life threatening. An allergen is a common food or substance that causes the body’s immune system to react adversely Read More
