Why Are Allergies Worse This Year?
If you’re feeling like your allergies are getting worse with each passing year, you’re not imagining it and you’re not alone. Research shows that allergy season is becoming longer and more severe due at least in part to climate change. We review this research and how to reduce symptoms below. About the Study A study…
What You Need to Know About Summer Allergies
It’s a common misconception that allergy season ends with April showers or May flowers. Allergy season can extend well into the summer, and for some it is year-round! In reality, the length of allergy season depends on what you’re allergic to. Below we review some of the main summer allergens and how to find relief….
What Is Immunotherapy & Will It Help My Allergies?
Many people who experience itchy, watery eyes, congestion, runny nose and sneezing after visiting Doggie Style Pets may feel like there’s no way to find relief from their symptoms. Over-the-counter allergy medications aren’t effective for everybody; for those who need long-term relief, immunotherapy is the best option. What Causes Allergies? Your immune system works to…
Hay Fever: What Is It?
If you experience itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose, scratchy throat and sneezing when visiting Spruce Street Harbor Park, you probably have hay fever. Hay fever goes by many names, including seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis and nasal allergies. Below we review everything you need to know about hay fever. How Common Is Hay Fever? According to…
Spring Allergies & How to Handle Them
When you’re hiking along Wissahickon Valley Park enjoying the beautiful wildflowers in bloom, there’s nothing more frustrating than feeling itchy, watery eyes, scratchy throat and sneezing coming on. To help you manage your springtime allergies, we’ve compiled a guide to help you understand the causes and how to find relief. What Causes Allergies? Your immune…
Most Common PA Allergies
After a long, cold, dead winter, there’s nothing more beautiful than the sight of flowers and trees blooming along Interstate 95 to signify the onset of spring. But with these beautiful sights comes an unpleasant side effect: spring allergies. Below we provide an overview of common culprits of seasonal allergy symptoms, what other allergens you…
What You Need to Know About Pollen
Spring is the best time to enjoy the flowers at the Longwood Gardens. But if stopping to smell the roses makes you itchy and sneezy, you probably have seasonal allergies, meaning your body is reacting negatively to pollen. Below we review everything you need to know about pollen allergies. What Is Pollen? Pollen is a…
How to Prevent Spring Allergies Before They Start
Spring is a beautiful time full of new flowers at Bartram’s Garden and evening thunderstorms. But for many, it is also a season of runny noses, sneezes and itchy eyes. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be. We provide tips for preventing spring allergy symptoms below. What Causes Allergy Symptoms? Your immune system works to protect…
New Study Points to Our Body’s Internal Food Quality Control System as Food Allergy Culprit
Allergies of all kinds over the years have followed a consistent pattern—rising right along with our nation’s population. Food allergies are no exception. Roughly 32 million Americans experience some type of food allergy,[1] which is about 1 in 13 children.[2] Though many factors can be considered as to why this is happening, a team of…
Can Face Masks Help with Allergies?
With spring comes beautiful flowers, trips to Fairmount Park with family, thunderstorms that light up the sky and, unfortunately, seasonal allergies. The good news is, there are simple ways to reduce symptoms, and you’re already doing one of them: wearing a face mask. One study shows that wearing face masks can protect you from exposure…