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. Histamine release causes the symptoms associated with allergies, which may include but are not limited to: Cold weather may increase…
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 Eustachian tube, which runs from the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes swollen and blocked. When the…
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 and hives. Although not as common a symptom, allergies may result in ear pain. Let’s look at why allergies may…
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…
