Is It Summer Allergies or a Cold?
While the World Health Organization may have officially declared the global COVID pandemic over on May 5, summer colds aren’t going anywhere. This common illness could affect even more people now that the mask-wearing and social distancing that helped slow their spread in recent years has ceased. Getting sick during summer allergy season can make…
Get Ahead of Fall Ragweed Season With These Late Summer Tips
Buckle up, allergy sufferers—this fall, ragweed season could be a bumpy ride. Research shows that climate change is causing the ragweed pollen season to last three weeks longer than it used to. And if fall’s pollen counts are anything like this past spring’s—where daily ragweed pollen counts were 32 times higher than normal—we may…
Is it Allergies, or Is It Fatigue?
Many medical problems have fatigue as a symptom, such as depression, iron deficiency, thyroid problems and sleep apnea. Other conditions that can create tiredness include: Colds—An upper respiratory infection will have symptoms similar to allergies but without itchy, watery eyes. Another difference? Colds can come with fever, swollen glands and muscle aches and will run…
Could Your Pandemic Pet Be Giving You Allergies?
Getting a furry friend to cuddle and provide comfort during a global health crisis made sense to a lot of Americans. More than 23 million U.S. households—nearly one in five—adopted a pet during the pandemic.1 If you’re one of them, you may be dealing with an unexpected downside to pandemic pet ownership—newfound allergies. More Time…
Winter Is Prime Time for Allergy Testing
Have common allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes or throat? You likely look forward to the winter months when these symptoms typically subside. While you may not be thinking about your allergies much during this time, it turns out that you should give them some thought—winter is an ideal time for allergy…
Alleviate Fall Allergies With the Right Treatment
Fall should be full of pumpkin patch visits, apple-picking and outdoor football games, not the sneezes, sniffles and itchy, watery eyes that you may experience if you have allergic rhinitis (hay fever). However, you can take steps to stop these annoying symptoms by seeking allergy treatment from an ENT physician. The Pros and Cons of…
Can Allergy Drops Help My Child?
Suppose your child experiences watery eyes and a runny nose every time they play at Broughton Park. In that case, they may benefit from treating their allergies with sublingual immunotherapy, otherwise known as allergy drops. What is Immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a form of treatment that builds tolerance to an allergen by introducing it to the…
Climate Change Hurts Allergy Sufferers
Each year, does it seem like your eyes are getting itchier, your nose is getting runnier and your sinuses are getting stuffier? If so, you’re not just imagining things. Recent research has found that pollen season is growing longer and more severe, thanks to climate change. Longer Growing Season Increases Airborne Pollen Climate change creates…
How to Prepare Your Child for Allergy Testing
If your child develops a rash after eating certain foods or a runny nose after playing outside in springtime, it might be time to get them tested for allergies. While allergy tests are safe and not painful, they can still make children (and parents) feel anxious. Let’s look at what to expect and how you can…
Is Your Rash from Hay Fever?
You probably know the classic signs of hay fever, like a runny nose, congestion and watery eyes. In addition, some people experience a rash or skin irritation as one of their symptoms. What is Hay Fever? Hay fever is also known as allergic rhinitis. It occurs when your immune system mistakes something harmless in the…
