Seasonal Allergies or Sinusitis? How to Tell the Difference
Now that it’s Spring (finally!), you are probably enjoying longer days, warm sunshine and chirping birds. Less enjoyable? The itchy, watery eyes, stuffy or runny nose and sneezing associated with seasonal allergies. But are your symptoms actually the result of pollen in the air, or are you instead suffering from a sinus infection? Distinguishing Between…
Preparing for the Summer Allergy Season
It seems strange to be making summer plans when there is still snow on the ground in many parts of the country, but if your child suffers from allergies in Pottstown and you want to gain the upper hand over summertime allergies in order to keep them healthy and active, now is the time to…
Not-so-Happy Hour: The Link Between Alcohol & Allergies
Many people in Sellersville like to unwind with an alcoholic beverage after a stressful day, or stop by the local pub for a celebratory occasion. Yes, sometimes “Friday” is reason enough for a toast! As comforting as a glass of wine or shot of bourbon can be, there are many negative health effects associated with…
Penicillin Allergies
If you’re allergic to penicillin, join the club: penicillin allergies are the most common drug allergy in Sellersville, affecting approximately 10 percent of the population. But are you really allergic to penicillin? Recent research indicates penicillin allergies aren’t nearly as common as we have been led to believe. Symptoms of a Penicillin Allergy A penicillin…
I’m Sneezing Through a White Christmas: How to Survive Holiday Allergies
For many people young and old in West Chester, this is the hap-happiest season of all. While the holidays bring laughter and joy, they can also cause coughing, sneezing and congestion for those prone to allergies. That’s enough to dampen anybody’s spirit. I Thought Allergies Only Occurred in the Spring & Summer The common perception…
How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
About one in five people in Exton experiences allergies. In addition to the usual symptoms – itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; nasal congestion; cough; sore throat; and post-nasal drip, you might also experience another side effect: temporary hearing loss. What are Allergies? To understand how allergies affect your hearing, let’s start with the basics. Allergies are…
Housecleaning Tips for Reducing Allergies
Allergies may be most prevalent in the spring and summer months, when flowers, grasses, and trees are in bloom and pollen descends upon Doylestown en masse, but they certainly aren’t confined to the warmer months. They can affect people year-round thanks to other sources, which include molds, environmental pollutants, pet dander, and dust mites. One…
Food Allergies & Halloween: The Teal Pumpkin Project
What’s with All the Teal Pumpkins? The Teal Pumpkin Project, created in 2012, is the brainchild of a Tennessee woman who wanted children with food allergies to be able to enjoy Halloween. A non-profit advocacy group known as FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) helped promote the idea two years later through a viral Facebook…
What Causes Fall Allergies?
Most people associate allergies with the spring and summer months, but they can affect you throughout the year. Hay fever occurs anytime plants release pollen, and for people living in the Midwest and East Coast – including right here in Kennett Square – that means the fall, thanks to the proliferation of ragweed in these…