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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…
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What’s the Relationship Between Allergies & Stress?
Allergies are not a result of stress; they occur due to the immune system overreacting to normally harmless substances called allergens. However, research shows that stress can worsen allergy symptoms. The study was published in…
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How to Tell if You’re Experiencing a Migraine or Allergies
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you’re experiencing symptoms of allergies or symptoms of a migraine, especially because people with allergies are more likely to have migraines. Knowing which you’re suffering from can…
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How Does Rain Affect Allergies?
Many people believe that rain can reduce allergy symptoms by settling pollen from the air. However, this is often not the case; many people experience worse allergy symptoms after it has rained. Below we explore…
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Breaking Down Allery Myths
Allergies are extremely common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60 million people in the U.S. experience allergies each year, and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 20%…
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What You Need to Know about Summer Allergies
A lot of people associate allergy season with springtime, but many experience symptoms well into summer. If you want to enjoy swimming at Piedmont Park Aquatic Center or hiking at without suffering from allergy symptoms,…
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Why Are Allergies Worse This Year?
If you feel that your itchy eyes, scratchy throat and sneezing after visiting Piedmont Park are getting worse with each passing year, it’s not in your head. Recent research shows that climate change is causing…