Preparing Yourself for Autumn Allergies
Autumn is upon us which brings cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and a never-ending assortment of pumpkin-spiced treats. For some of us, it also brings seasonal allergies. While most people associate seasonal allergies with springtime, many suffer from autumn allergies as well. If you find yourself stocking up on antihistamines the second summer ends, read below…
How to Tell the Difference Between Allergies & the Delta Variant of COVID-19
In this day and age, and especially this time of year, it can be difficult to tell whether that runny nose and cough you’re experiencing are due to allergies or the new COVID-19 variant. Below is a guide to help you determine which you’re likely suffering from and what your next steps should be. Symptoms…
Tips for Controlling Pet Allergies
If you, like many, got a new furry friend from PAWS Adoption Center during the COVID-19 lockdown, you’re enjoying all the benefits of bonding with an animal. However, you may have come to the unfortunate realization that you have pet allergies. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage pet allergies, which we review below. Get…
Why Your Allergies May Be Worse Indoors
If you experience itchy, watery eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, eczema or a rash, you may be attributing your symptoms to outdoor allergens such as pollen at Aviator Park. However, if you notice your symptoms are just as bad or worse indoors, you’re likely reacting to indoor allergens. Below we review how indoor allergies…
If You’re Experiencing Ear Pain, It May Be Allergies
If you’re experiencing itchy, watery eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing or sore throat, you have your allergies to thank. Another symptom you can add to the list is ear pain, which may be the result of inflammation or infection caused by allergies. Below we review what causes allergy symptoms, the types of ear pain associated…
Can Masks Reduce Allergy Symptoms?
Masks have seen their fair share of pros and cons over the past year in the pandemic era. On the one hand, they are proven barriers for slowing the spread of COVID-19; on the other, they can muffle speech and make communication difficult for those with hearing loss. Here’s another pro we perhaps didn’t see…
Allergies: How Do They Develop?
Nobody is born with allergies. Rather, all 50 million people in the U.S. who have allergies developed the condition when their immune systems came into contact with the triggering allergens for the first time. Below we review exactly how allergies develop. The Immune System Our immune systems’ job is to protect our bodies from bacteria,…
What’s the Relationship Between Allergies & Stress?
It’s no secret to allergy sufferers that symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes and hives are unpleasant. But did you know that these symptoms can be made worse by stress? A study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in 2014 uncovered this link. About the Study Until this study, no link between stress…
How to Manage Allergies During Pregnancy
Between nausea, fatigue, frequent urination and mood swings, pregnant people have it tough enough; pregnancy symptoms combined with allergies is just downright miserable. Below we review how allergies present during pregnancy and options for treatment. Allergy Symptoms During Pregnancy For those who normally have allergies and are pregnant, symptoms may be the same as usual…
Outdoor Exercise if You Have Allergies
With the lovely early summer weather, many are tempted to take their workouts outdoors. But if you have allergies, you may think this is not an option for you. Below we share tips for how to work out outdoors safely if running at Wissahickon Park normally makes you itchy and sneezy. Identify Your Triggers Getting…