Category: Allergies

Your immune system’s job is to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But if you have allergies, your immune system mistakes harmless substances such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, certain foods, mold and insect stings as dangerous intruders and overreacts. During this overreaction, antibodies known as Immunoglobulin E (IgE) are released, triggering…

You may think that allergy season ends with April showers and May flowers, but for many, this is not the case. It’s common to experience allergies throughout the summer. Below we review commonly asked questions about summer allergies and what you need to know. What Causes Summer Allergies? There are many causes of summer allergies….

Do you ever experience itchy, watery eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and scratchy throat alongside wheezing and shortness of breath? If so, you may be experiencing a condition known as allergy-induced asthma. We review more about this condition below. What Are the Symptoms of Allergies & Asthma? It’s possible for you to experience respiratory symptoms,…

Do you feel that your allergies are getting worse with every passing year? If so, you’re not alone. People with allergies across the country are suffering from the effects of longer, more intense pollen seasons thanks to climate change, as one recent study has shown. About the Study Researchers from universities across the nation measured…

Allergies are the result of your body overreacting to a substance that is normally harmless, like pollen at Exposition Park Rose Gardens. During this reaction, your immune system tells your cells to release histamine, a chemical that causes symptoms like inflammation of the sinuses, watery eyes and itchiness. Substances that trigger an allergic reaction are…

Normally when you experience a scratchy throat or stuffy nose during the spring, you can feel fairly confident that allergies are to blame. But in the age of COVID-19, any sign of illness should be taken seriously. Below is a guide to help you determine whether your cough is from the flower booth at Farmers…

It’s common to mistake sinus pressure from allergies as a bacterial sinus infection that requires antibiotics. While it is possible to develop a bacterial sinus infection because of inflammation caused by allergies, in most cases the uncomfortable sinus pressure will pass once you treat your allergy symptoms. What Are Allergies? An allergic reaction occurs when…

With the weather getting warmer and sunnier, there’s nothing we’d rather do than spend time outside at Los Angeles State Historic Park after a long, socially-isolated winter. And while there may be a lot of negatives to having to wear a facemask – like foggy glasses and muffled voices – one study shows there may…

You may have heard that people with food allergies are at a higher risk of developing asthma than those without, but recent research is bringing to light these two conditions may be more closely linked than previously thought. We explore this connection below. How Common Are Asthma & Food Allergies? According to the American College…

More than 50 million Americans experience allergies each year, but most aren’t sure what specific allergens trigger their symptoms. It’s important to know what you’re allergic to if you want to avoid triggers or begin long-term treatment like immunotherapy, and skin prick tests are often the first step. What Causes Allergy Symptoms? Allergens are harmless…