POLLEN COUNT
Even if something gives us an allergic reaction, most of us can’t help ourselves from enjoying the allergen – such as eating certain foods, petting furry animals, or hanging out with friends in the pollution-filled city. Once you have an allergic reaction, your skin may start to get reddish and pa Read More
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Spring Allergies or Coronavirus?
As if there was not enough uncertainty in our rapidly changing world, spring allergy season has also arrived! For allergy sufferers, this may lead to some confusing and anxiety provoking symptoms in the coming weeks. Here are five tips to help you differentiate your Seasonal Alle Read More
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first Read More
What Are the 4 Most Common Types of Allergic Reactions?
Whenever we say allergy, some tend to think that it’s connected to food. The first thing that comes to mind is its ability to close your throat airways or cause rashes throughout the body. However, this is not the only type of allergy you can experience. You might be surprised to know that allergies Read More
How Do You Treat An Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting?
There’s just something about getting stung by a bee that strikes fear in most people, but if you’re one of the 1 to 2 million people in the United States who are allergic to bee stings, your fear is justified. Bee sting allergies are common in the United States and can be life-threatening for peop Read More
Best Treatments For Hives
What Are Hives? Hives or urticaria is a skin reaction that appears as itchy bumps when you are exposed to a trigger that your immune system reacts to. These welts may appear as small spots or large blotches on your skin. They can also be reddish in color and come in different shapes, such as round, Read More
Best Treatments For Allergic Asthma
Did you know allergies affect approximately 60% of the over 25 million people in the US with asthma? This number makes it the most common type of asthma out there. Allergic asthma refers to asthma that gets triggered as a result of an allergic reaction. The allergic reaction is often due to airborne Read More
4 Things You Should Know About Ragweed Allergies
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 23 million people in the United States are affected by ragweed allergies. People often get this allergy, also known as hay fever, from the pollen of ragweed plants. Of all the types of weed allergies, ragweed is the most Read More
5 Ways to Cope With Spring Pollen Allergies
Spring pollen from trees and grasses can cause allergy symptoms within the nose, sinus and lung areas. Here are five methods to cope with high pollen counts and allergies as spring arrives. 1. Recognize and Address Symptoms of Pollen Allergies Allergy symptoms to pollen often mimic other Read More
5 FAQs About Grass Allergies
If you suffer from an allergy, you are certainly not alone. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States each year. Many of these allergies are outdoor allergies that return during certain seasons. These types Read More
