Summer Allergies: Fact Or Fiction?
Some people live under the misconception that allergies should be gone by the time summer rolls around. This is, however, one of the biggest myths surrounding allergies. While grass pollen may be gone by late June, other things that cause allergies often arise, making it hard to escape summer allergies. Are Allergies Less In The
Do You Really Have A Penicillin Allergy?
Around 10% of Americans have a documented penicillin allergy. You may be one of those, but you should have allergy testing to be sure. People that have been told they have a penicillin allergy often do not actually have an allergy. What Is Penicillin? Penicillin is a group of drugs known as beta-lactam antibiotics. In
How to Get Ahead on Spring Allergies
Spring is right around the corner, and with that comes allergy season. Allergy season can make you have symptoms like congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and several other symptoms that can interrupt your day-to-day activities. There are several things that you can do to help to improve your seasonal allergies. How To Lessen Your Seasonal Allergies
Do You Have Winter Allergies?
Many people who suffer from allergies get some reprieve when winter arrives. However, those with indoor allergies find no such relief. In fact, if you have such allergies, you may find that you’re even more miserable than during other times of the year. What Can Cause Winter Allergies? Once the temperatures dip and you run
What to Know About Ragweed Allergies
Ragweed season occurs from the late summer into early fall. Starting sometime in August, around 23 million Americans have allergy symptoms from ragweed pollen. Those who have allergies and asthma may also have notable allergy symptoms as well. When ragweed plants release their pollen in the air, you may experience allergy symptoms. Usually, these continue
Seasonal Allergies
Millions of people are affected by seasonal allergies every year, and severe allergies can make life miserable. Symptoms of an allergy can include congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, itchy throat and more. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, limiting your exposure to allergens and taking over-the-counter medications might not be enough to
Is It a Common Cold or Allergies?
You have a cough, and you are sneezing. Your nose is stuffy and you have a hard time breathing. Do you have a cold, or are your symptoms caused by allergies. We seem to experience symptoms most often in the winter, although they can happen any time of the year. We have more colds in
Seasonal allergies vs. a cold
Everyone gets a cold. They are very common and most people get one at least every year. Colds are recognizable by their symptoms and their longevity. Allergies are also very common, especially during seasons like Spring and Fall. Allergies have a different set of symptoms and longevity. It can be hard to tell if you
What Are Ragweed Allergies and What Can I Do About It?
If you experience allergy symptoms during the fall season, it’s likely caused by ragweed. Ragweed is a tall, weed-like plant that grows all over rural areas of North America and has a telltale yellow color. Unfortunately, these plants are notorious for releasing tiny grains of pollen during the summer and fall. Some people experience allergy
Allergens You May Encounter This Fall
With each season comes new allergens present in our environment, and fall is no exception to this. In addition to the back to school season germs, fall allergens will be another daily obstacle. This blog will discuss the fall allergens you may encounter and how to deal with them before allergy treatment is needed. Ragweed
