How Does Vitamin C Impact Allergies?
Vitamin C has long been touted as an excellent addition to full-body health and wellness. People take it to ward off sickness, put it on their skin for a healthy glow and more. While researchers suggest vitamin C can’t stop a cold in its tracks, it may be beneficial in minimally shortening its length when…
What Is an Allergy Cough and How Is It Treated?
An allergy cough is a typically non-productive cough caused by exposure to allergens (substances your immune system identifies as dangerous, even when they aren’t). If you enjoy walking through Windward Community Park on a warm Saturday, it’s likely that an allergy cough is an unwelcome intrusion. Let’s take a look at a few ways you…
Are You a Good Candidate for Sublingual Therapy?
Over 100 million people in the U.S. experience different types of allergies each year. Enjoying a walk down Webb Bridge Park only to be met with itchy eyes, congestion and a slew of sneezes is an excellent incentive to seek allergy treatment. Sublingual therapy is a highly effective allergy treatment option. Let’s take a look…
What Causes Allergies to Develop?
Allergic disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide. In the U.S., more than 100 million people experience various types of allergies each year. Allergies can impact any individual and develop at any point in life, raising the question of how they develop. Allergy Responses Allergic reactions occur when the body mistakes…
Why Do I Have Allergies Indoors: Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality
When we think of allergies, we often think of getting the sniffles when walking through a park or that it only occurs at certain times of the year. Outdoor allergies do have an impact on our health; nearly 100 million people experience allergies each year. Allergies indoors may not immediately come to mind, but they…
What To Know About the New Guidelines for Treating Anaphylaxis
Nearly one in three U.S. adults reported having an allergy in 2021. Symptoms of allergies may be as mild as coughing, sneezing and congestion or as severe as anaphylaxis. What Is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause a rapid pulse, constricted airways, trouble breathing and more. Due to the severity of…
How Do Allergies Impact Mental Health?
Mental health is often not talked about in conjunction with allergies. Allergies are also widespread, impacting an estimated 100 million people per year in the U.S. It is the sixth most common chronic condition. Studies show that those with chronic allergic rhinitis are at a higher risk for navigating depression and anxiety. About Allergies An…
What Does Fluttering In The Ear Mean?
If you’ve ever experienced fluttering in the ear, it may have felt and sounded like a butterfly flapping its wings in your ear. The sensation has a few primary causes, most of which aren’t serious. However, fluttering in the ear can impact your hearing and overall quality of life. Common Causes Fluttering in the ear…
How To Keep Allergens in Mind When Gift Shopping
There are countless things to keep in mind when completing your holiday shopping. You may need to remember everyone’s clothing sizes, game preferences or favorite books. One consideration that many often omit from their lists is allergies. Allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States each year. To help prevent your gift…
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. The release of histamine causes the symptoms associated with allergies. You can determine your allergens by taking an allergy test…
