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 of the typical symptoms we associate with seasonal allergies. Sometimes, people develop allergies to certain medications. Let’s take a closer…
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, itching, sneezing, runny nose or congestion, hives and watery eyes, but a less frequently talked about symptom is heartburn. Symptoms…
Can You Develop Allergies at Any Age?
Allergies are an incredibly common condition that affects millions of Americans every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25.7% of adults have a seasonal allergy, and 6.2% have a food allergy. While many people have allergies from childhood, it’s not uncommon for people to develop allergies as an adult as…
Tips For Packing an Allergen-Free Lunch For Your Child
Food allergies are a common pediatric issue. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), roughly four million children in the United States (5.8%) have food allergies. If you have a child with food allergies, you want to make sure the food they are consuming is both allergy-safe and nutritious. One way to…
Are Your Allergies Making You Tired?
Allergies are no fun for a lot of reasons. Not only can symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes make you feel generally unwell, but they can also increase your fatigue as well. What The Research Says About Allergies and Fatigue A study published in 2018 compared patients with extreme seasonal allergies to…
Can Allergies Affect Your Mood?
Anyone who deals with constant allergy symptoms can tell you they aren’t a pleasant experience. However, research has shown that not only are allergies not fun to deal with, but they can significantly affect your mood and mental health as well. Research Shows Allergies May Increase Depression Multiple studies have been done on allergies and…
How To Manage Summer Allergies
Many of us associate seasonal allergies with springtime, when everything is starting to bloom. However, if you’re one of the 25.7% of adults who have a seasonal allergy, you may find that your allergy symptoms are worse during the summer months. Let’s take a closer look at what may be causing your summer allergies and…
Tips for Reducing Allergens in Your Bedroom
Nearly 1/3 of U.S. adults and 1/4 of U.S. children reported having a seasonal allergy, eczema or food allergy in 2021. A good place to start removing allergens from your daily life is in your bedroom. The average person spends eight hours a day sleeping. That is 1/3 of our lives spent in the bedroom….
How Long Should I Continue Allergy Shots?
If you’re one of the millions of people in the United States suffering from allergies, you’re likely eager to find a way to manage the nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes and other uncomfortable allergy symptoms that can interfere with your day and make it harder to do things like take walks through Cooper Furnace Nature…
Is There a Connection Between Allergies & Anxiety?
Although stress and anxiety do not cause allergies, research has uncovered that they can worsen symptoms. We review what the study shows and how you can manage these conditions below. About the Study Researchers at The Ohio State University found that even slight stress and anxiety can substantially worsen your reaction to everyday allergens. They…
