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How to Tell if You’re Having an Allergic Reaction
More than 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction each year. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance (allergen), like pollen or pet dander, by releasing histamine.…
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What to Know About Winter Allergies
When the weather starts getting colder, you may notice that a runny nose and itchy eyes become commonplace. These symptoms may arise in the winter for many reasons, including a cold or flu and a…
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What Are Some Common Fall Allergy Triggers?
For many across the country, fall ushers in a new allergy season, raising questions about the best ways to alleviate side effects. It’s helpful to know common allergens for your area to best treat your…
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What Are Some Common Causes of Eye Allergies?
Eye allergies, also called allergic conjunctivitis, are common in up to 40% of the population. It occurs when an allergen causes the tissue inside the eyelid and outside of the eyeball to become inflamed. Let’s…
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Managing Severe Allergies
Most people who suffer from allergies have mild to moderate symptoms. However, some people experience severe allergy symptoms that can significantly impact their lives and even lead to hospitalization or death if not treated promptly.…
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How Does Cold Weather Affect Your Allergies?
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience one or more types of allergies each year. Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to a substance (allergen) it believes is harmful by releasing histamine.…
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Can Allergies Increase Your Child’s Risk of an Ear Infection?
Approximately five out of six children will have at least one ear infection before their third birthday, making it one of the most common reasons young children see a doctor. Ear infections occur when the…
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Can Allergies Cause Ear Pain?
Nearly one in three U.S. adults and over one in four U.S. children reported a seasonal allergy, food allergy or eczema in 2021. Allergies most commonly cause sneezing, inflammation, headache, coughing, runny or stuffy nose…
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How to Identify and Manage Drug Allergies
When many of us think of allergies, we usually think about hay fever and having symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes and nasal congestion. However, you can have allergies to other substances that don’t produce many…
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How Are Allergies and Heartburn Connected?
Allergies are the sixth-leading cause of long-term illness in the U.S., with more than 50 million people experiencing an allergic reaction each year. You may be aware of common allergy symptoms such as trouble breathing,…