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Now that we have all been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year (nearly two years now, if you can believe it), we have learned more and more about the virus and how it works. As doctors and scientists have gathered more information, they have learned about the factors that put you at… Continue reading Are People with Asthma at Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19?

Spring will be here before we know it! While you might be excited for the warmer weather and beautiful blossoms, spring is not without its problems—especially if you suffer from spring allergies. Here are some easy ways to protect yourself from spring allergies. Check the pollen count. Tree pollen is the most common cause of… Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Protect Yourself from Spring Allergies

If you’re like me, you check your weather app most days to check the outdoor air quality. This can determine how much time I spend outside and what activities I do. However, did you know that the air quality can be worse indoors than outdoors? This becomes very important in the winter when colder temperatures… Continue reading How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Every Room of Your House

It seems like we go through this cycle every year: as the weather gets colder and various viruses make their rounds, you find yourself wondering, “Do I have a cold, or is it allergies?” As we go through our second winter of the COVID-19 pandemic as well, there is an added layer of uncertainty about… Continue reading Do You Have a Cold or Allergies (or COVID)?

Peanut allergies are SO common – You probably know someone with a peanut allergy, too. Peanuts are one of the most common food allergies, with approximately one percent of the American population having this allergy. Peanut allergies can be severe and can manifest early in life, so it is important to have this allergy diagnosed… Continue reading How Is a Peanut Allergy Diagnosed?

Have you ever used a beauty product with the intent of looking great, and instead ended up with red, irritated skin that did not complement the look you were aiming for? Although beauty products are designed to help us look good, they can cause skin reactions that are annoying and possibly even painful. Here’s why… Continue reading What Can You Do About Skin Reactions to Beauty Products?

Allergies can be embarrassing. After all, no one wants to be “that person” who is always sneezing, sniffling, or dabbing their watery eyes. Rashes and other skin irritations due to allergies can be embarrassing, too. If you suffer from allergies that are sometimes embarrassing, you are far from alone! Here are a few tips for… Continue reading How to Cope with Embarrassing Allergies

October is Audiology Awareness Month! Today, let’s raise awareness on a particular type of hearing loss: temporary hearing loss. Many different things can cause temporary hearing loss, and it’s important to know how temporary hearing loss differs from other types of hearing loss. Here is a rundown of what temporary hearing loss is, what can… Continue reading Allergies Can Cause This Problem – Can You Guess What It Is?

Asthma is a condition that can be serious for people of all ages, but it can be especially difficult to watch your child suffer from asthma. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to help your child manage and treat their asthma. What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung condition characterized by shortness… Continue reading How to Help Your Child Who Suffers from Asthma

When you think of seasonal allergies, which season do you think of first? Most people’s first thought is of spring—and it’s true that many allergy sufferers do experience allergies in spring. However, allergies can strike at any time of the year, including in winter. Why do you have allergies in winter? If you thought allergies… Continue reading Do You Have Allergies In Winter? You’re Not Alone! Here Are Tips For Tackling Winter Allergies