It can sometimes be very difficult to detect whether or not your child has a serious allergy. According to test results, 1 in every 3 children have some form of allergy. The longer a child’s allergy symptoms go unchecked, the more likely they are to contract something dangerous. Having allergies can drastically affect your child’s …
Pollen levels are the concentration of pollen in the air, based on your location within the nation. Checking the pollen levels in your area is a helpful tool if you suffer from allergies or hay fever. Pollen levels vary by location and are directly affected by weather conditions. If you are an allergy sufferer, you …
Spring has almost sprung, meaning that allergy season is just around the corner. During this time of year, children can be prone to allergy symptoms and illnesses that are anything but convenient. Getting a cold is never fun and having to deal with scratchy noses and feverish faces is not the best way to spend …
If you suffer from seasonal allergies then you know well the sinus pain, breathing issues and lack of sleep that can come during a flare up. Some people even suffer from allergies year-round. Read on to learn what to look out for and how to treat those annoying allergies now matter when they strike. To …
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), pollen season can begin as early as February and last through October. If you are someone who must put up with symptoms such as sneezing, stuffiness, sinus headaches, and itchy, watery eyes every year at this time, you should begin taking steps to prevent …
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness and affect an estimated 30% of adults and 40% of children. With no cure to allergies, it becomes an issue of diagnosis and then managing allergies through treatment, of which there are a variety of options, …
It’s finally that time of year again! ‘Tis the season for lights, feasts, celebrations…and common viruses. There are plenty of reasons to get excited for the holidays, but getting sick can put a damper on your holly jolly mood. Unfortunately, there are a few allergies that like to run rampant this time of year. Dr. …
Common chores can seem far from thought with the daily stresses of our lives. We may choose to ignore those items on our to do list like mopping, scrubbing the stove, or dusting which seem trivial. Although we know the dangers of not cleaning, we choose to risk it because what’s the worst that can …
When someone is offered a glass of milk, and they raise their hands and say “Sorry, I can’t have milk”, you might automatically assume that the person is lactose intolerant. However, they may just be allergic to milk. But wait! Isn’t lactose intolerance and a milk allergy the same thing? Actually, they are quite different. …
Allergies come in all forms. From allergies to foods, medicines, and pets to seasonal pollen allergies and other particles that roam in the air. Allergies affects millions of people each year and allergic reactions can range anywhere from an annoying, persistent running of the nose to life threatening (and even deadly) attacks on the body. …
