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Does your family have any four-legged family members, like a cat or dog? Pets can be a beloved part of the family and can bring joy to adults and children alike. The two most common household pets are cats and dogs—and along with companionship, they can also bring allergies. No one wants to have to… Continue reading Can Pet Allergies Be Cured?

Have you ever heard that honey could help naturally reduce the effect of allergies? Do you know why it may help, or are you wondering if it is true? Here is more information about honey and allergies. What is honey? Honey is a thick, sweet, golden substance produced by bees. Bees make honey by collecting… Continue reading Can Honey Help My Seasonal Allergies?

More than 50 million Americans experience allergies of some type every year, and it is estimated that 31 million Americans have sinusitis (sinus infection). It is clear that both conditions are very common. So, is there a connection between allergies and sinus infections? Yes—and here’s how it works. What are sinus infections? A sinus infection… Continue reading Is There a Connection Between Allergies and Sinus Infections?

Does your child have allergies? If so, he or she is not alone. In fact, one in five American children experiences allergies. Although it might seem difficult at first to navigate allergy symptoms and treatments for children, there are steps you can take to help control their allergy flares. Here are 5 simple and effective… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Manage Allergies

Soon, high school seniors will be preparing for college! But does your new college student struggle with allergies? For many college students, this will be their first time living on their own—and therefore handling their allergy symptoms and treatments on their own. This is what your new college student can do to prepare for college… Continue reading How Your New College Student Can Prepare for College with Allergies

Do you have allergies and feel like every time you experience a flare-up, you become very tired? As if you didn’t have enough to deal with when it comes to allergic symptoms—in addition to a runny nose, wheezing, a cough, itchy and watery eyes, and more, allergies can make you feel constantly tired. Here’s how… Continue reading How to Manage Allergy-Related Fatigue

Did you tune in for the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing this year? One thing that fascinates me about Olympians is how easy they make their sport look. You might have heard the idea that having a “normal” person compete alongside the Olympians might give us a better idea of the high level these athletes… Continue reading How Does Asthma Affect Athletes?

Spring is upon us, and you know what that means: warmer weather, beautiful blossoms, and of course, spring allergies! Here is what you should know to survive another year of spring allergies. What causes spring allergies? Spring allergies are caused by tree pollen, grass pollen, and mold spores. Although the spring equinox isn’t until March… Continue reading Easy Tips for Managing Spring Allergies

If you have experienced allergies before, you might have taken an over-the-counter medication to treat your symptoms. Sometimes, taking an antihistamine can enable you to continue with your daily activities. In other cases, however, over-the-counter solutions may not be enough and you will need to see an allergy doctor. Here are a few signs that… Continue reading 3 Signs You Should See an Allergy Specialist

As you know, many conditions have symptoms that are similar to one another. A fever, for example, could be indicative of an infection, the flu, COVID, or many other illnesses. Similarly, allergic symptoms like a runny nose, itchy eyes, or hives could also be due to various factors, allergens, or illnesses. That is why it’s… Continue reading Why You Should Take an Allergy Test