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Allergies can be a real challenge for people who suffer from them. If you suspect that you may be one of those people, you want to equip yourself with as much useful information as you can about allergies to keep them from affecting your quality of life. Below, we’ve provided facts to bust a few Read More
Allergies
Understanding Food Allergy Symptoms
There is no single answer to why food allergies occur. Scientists believe that a combination of factors, including a person’s genes and the environment, play a role in the development of food allergies. Some people may be born with a predisposition to certain allergies, while others may develop them Read More
Allergy/Asthma Treatment and the Link Between the Two Conditions
Asthma and allergy—do you know that they have in common aside from their ability to make people miserable? The conditions have a number of similarities, and can even coexist. Let’s explore the link between allergies and asthma and learn how an allergist can help with both conditions. How Are Read More
Allergies: Do You Know The Symptoms?
Allergies are an overreaction by the immune system to a perceived threat, which are called allergens. You could be allergic to substances in your environment or certain foods. You could also be allergic to stinging insect bites. Allergy testing, namely the skin prick test, can test for 50 known Read More
What To Expect From An Allergy Doctor Visit
Going in prepared for your visit to an allergy doctor helps you make the most out of your time in the clinic. There are going to be some important questions that the allergy doctor will be asking, and knowing how to answer questions, in great detail, helps ensure a smooth process. Whether you or Read More
Travel Tips from an Allergy Specialist
If you have allergies and are traveling, allergy specialists recommend taking certain precautions when visiting another locale. No matter what allergies you have, being in a new place can throw your avoidance strategies out of balance. After all, it may be hard to find information about allergens Read More
Tips for Living with an Allergy Diagnosis
If you’re living with an allergy, you’re most likely familiar with the misery it brings –with how it can impair your work performance and render you unable to find enjoyment in your day-to-day activities. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep it from interfering with your quality of Read More
FAQs About Allergies
According to statistics, allergies affect an estimated 50 million Americans each year, ranking as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the country. If you are experiencing symptoms that you suspect to be caused by an allergy, you have one powerful tool that can help you with your Read More
When should you visit an allergy clinic?
Out of the many Americans that have allergies, a lot do not believe their symptoms are serious enough to visit an allergy clinic. Managing allergies with over-the-counter medication may bring some relief, but unfortunately, it does not get to the root of the problem or offer long-term relief. If you Read More
Allergy Specialist Recommendations for Children with Allergies
Allergies spare no one—not even children. The condition in itself can zap the energy of even the most active children and cause them to feel miserable. For parents, the anxiety brought on by seeing and caring for their children as they struggle with their symptoms and worrying about their next Read More
