Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?
Could Honey Cure Your Allergies? In Lubbock, Texas, Cal Brints, a local honey producer, thinks local raw honey is the bee’s knees as a treatment...
Posted on May 7, 2021
AllergyAfter 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 have to look forward to later in the year and how to find relief.
Your immune system works to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But during an allergic reaction, your immune system mistakes harmless substances such as pollen as a dangerous intruder and overreacts. In order to fight off the intruder, the immune system tells your cells to release histamine. Histamine increases your mucus production and causes inflammation.
Substances that trigger this type of reaction are known as allergens. The most common allergens in Pennsylvania include:
While spring is no doubt the worst time for most people with allergies, the severity of your symptoms depends on what exactly you’re allergic to, meaning people who react to allergens other than tree and grass pollen may have worse symptoms other times of the year.
Below are common Pennsylvania allergens throughout the year:
While there is no cure for allergies, there are ways to reduce symptoms. Try the strategies below:
For more information about managing allergies or to schedule an appointment with an expert allergist, call Pinnacle ENT Associates today!
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