Symptoms of allergies and colds can be strikingly similar, depending on what you are feeling. They both affect millions of people each year, so there may be a time when you ask yourself if you are experiencing a cold or allergies. Allergies affect more than fifty million Americans each year. Adults in the United States …
The immune system is a complex thing. Everybody has different tolerances or sensitivities that make us aware of many kinds of allergies that can exist. One of the most common is oral allergy syndrome, which causes the immune system to react negatively to certain pollens or food allergens. Like most other types of allergies, oral …
Researchers estimate that nearly 32 million Americans have a food allergy. In addition to that, there are a number of people who have stomach issues due to allergies. Many of these go completely undiagnosed. There are also more people out there with intolerances to certain foods. If you are suffering from any of these chronic …
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night to debilitating ear pain and not known why? Perhaps you tried to clean out your ears, swallow a few times, or alleviate the pressure with a warm cloth. Ear pain is something we experience often as children, but it can still affect us in …
If you, or someone you love, suffer from allergies, then you are familiar with the havoc it can cause. Difficulty breathing, itchy eyes, runny nose, stomach cramps, excessive sneezing, vomiting, rashes, and hives are just a few of the allergy symptoms that can hinder your quality of sleep. That is why allergy proofing your bedroom …
Seasonal allergies are a common cause of frustration wherever you may live. However, while coughing, sneezing, and utterly miserable levels of congestion are common symptoms of a relatively innocuous allergic reaction, there is one allergy symptom that tends to slip under our radar. Let’s take a look at how allergies and fatigue disrupt millions of …
Researchers report a breakthrough discovery in allergy medicine. The research, published in Nature Medicine, found a species of infant gut bacteria that protects against food allergies. The findings have the potential to create a sea-change in allergy prevention and treatment. If you are struggling with allergies in NYC, reach out to Dr. Shukla today. Allergies …
It’s not in your imagination; allergies do get worse at night. This is true whether affected by seasonal allergies or a year-round condition, like dust mite or mold allergies. According to the National Sleep Foundation, allergies make it more difficult to sleep. The congestion, sinus pressure, and other symptoms caused by allergies contribute to poor …
Spring is a beautiful time of year — the flowers are in bloom, the sun is peaking its head out from the rain clouds, and there’s a bit of pep in everyone’s step. However, with this season comes the inevitable: seasonal allergies. If you’re affected by allergies you are famiiar with common allergy symptoms. The …
Spring is a tough season for those who deal with seasonal allergies. Spring is a tough season for those who deal with seasonal allergies. Pollens and dust particles are floating all throughout the air. Every day can feel like a battlefield in your lungs. Has this been an ongoing problem for you? Dr. Shukla is …
