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Seasonal Sneezing: Managing Fall Allergies & Asthma
You may think that allergy season is over when the leaves on the trees at Grant Park begin to change colors, but unfortunately for many, this is not the case. Ragweed, mold and dust mites…
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What is Allergic Bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a condition where your airways become inflamed, causing coughing and excess mucus production which can make it harder to breathe. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Differences Between Acute…
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Waking Up Bleary-Eyed? It Might Be Morning Allergies
While many of us associate worse allergies with a certain time of year, others experience allergy symptoms more intensely during a particular time of day. If you find yourself waking up most mornings with congestion…
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Are Natural Treatments Effective in Relieving Allergies?
Search online and you’ll find countless claims of natural remedies that will treat your allergies. While many of those claims lack any scientific research to back them up, there are several home remedies that have…
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What Are Eye Allergies?
We’ve all experienced watery, itchy eyes and for many of us, it’s a minor and infrequent annoyance. However, if you find yourself regularly experiencing red, swollen, itchy eyes every time you walk your dog around…
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Skip the Shot with Allergy Drops
Immunotherapy is a long-term solution to allergies that works by introducing small amounts of allergens into the body so that the immune system can build up a tolerance. Typically, immunotherapy is delivered in the form…
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Preparing Yourself for Autumn Allergies
Seasonal allergies are often associated with springtime, yet millions of people suffer from autumn allergies as well. If you find yourself dealing with itchy eyes and a runny nose while out enjoying a weekend stroll…
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Is It Allergies or the Delta Variant of COVID-19?
If you’re feeling under the weather, you may be worried that you’ve been infected with the Delta variant of COVID-19. However, this time of year, it could be something as innocent as an allergic reaction…
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If You’re Experiencing Ear Pain, It May Be Allergies
Is there anything more relaxing than a nature hike at Northside Trail? That is, unless you’re plagued by allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing and even ear pain. You may be…
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Why Do Allergies Develop?
If you have allergies, you may be surprised to learn that you weren’t born with them. Instead, you developed the condition when your immune system first came into contact with a triggering allergen. We review…