Longer Growing Seasons Increase Airborne Pollen
Does it seem like your allergies are growing worse each passing year? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. In fact, climate experts have found that the amount of pollen in the air is increasing and that the allergy season is growing longer. We review what the research shows, what this means for you and…
Tips for Relief from Cat Related Allergies
Millions of people suffer from allergies to cats. Not only are the symptoms themselves unpleasant, but it can be hard to spend time with friends or family members that have a cat as well. If you’re an animal lover, you have to decide between no pets or dealing with daily symptoms. However, there are ways…
Is it Sinusitis or Allergies?
If you have nasal congestion that just won’t go away, you might not be sure if it’s allergies or sinusitis. While the conditions are similar, there are several indicators that can help you determine the cause of your congestion. What’s the Difference? Though similar, allergies and sinusitis have different causes and symptoms that can help…
Why You Should Think Twice Before Holding in That Next Sneeze
If you’re walking through Downtown Flowers looking for the perfect arrangement and feel a sneeze coming on, you might be tempted to hold it in. After all, you don’t want to be rude or draw attention to yourself. Or maybe you just don’t want to sneeze into your mask! While in most cases, holding in…
Are You Allergic to Meat? Here’s What You Should Know
Though uncommon, some people are allergic to meat including beef, pork and poultry. If you are allergic to meat, that means your body incorrectly perceives it as harmful. Whenever you ingest it, the allergen in the meat you are reactive to binds to IgE antibodies and causes cells to release the chemical, histamine, which in…
Is Fever an Allergy Symptom?
Another term for allergic rhinitis is “hay fever.” But do allergies actually cause a fever? The answer is no. If you’re experiencing allergy-like symptoms but also are running a fever, you most likely are experiencing a sinus infection caused by allergies. We review the connection between allergies and sinus infections below. How Can Allergies Lead…
Can You Develop New Allergies as an Adult? Yes!
You might assume that allergies are a lifelong issue. If you have allergies as a child, you’ll be allergic to those triggers for life. Conversely, if you didn’t develop allergies when you were young, you are safe from developing them as an adult. However, neither are true. Some people grow out of the allergies they…
How to Handle Dangerous Allergies
Your immune system protects you from diseases, viruses and bacteria, but sometimes it mistakes a harmless substance for something dangerous and overreacts. When this happens, it is known as an allergic reaction. When Allergies Become Life-Threatening There is one type of allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, that can be life-threatening. During an anaphylactic response, you…
Is it Allergies or the Flu?
Are you planning a shopping trip to The House of Woo for a new holiday sweater but feeling unwell? If you’re suffering from allergies, you’re safe to take an allergy medication and shop on, but if you’re suffering from the flu, you should stay home and rest. Knowing which condition you’re suffering from is key…
What is Contact Dermatitis?
If you’ve ever gotten a rash after accidentally touching poison oak somewhere like Backbone Trail Loop, you’ve experienced a form of contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease that results from contact with a skin irritant. There are several different types, categorized by the trigger that causes symptoms. Symptoms of Contact Dermatitis…
