Category: Allergy

Nearly 20% of the U.S. population suffers from hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis. We tend to think of hay fever as an issue primarily affecting us in the spring, summer and fall. When trees in Dupree Park bloom in the spring and ragweed pollen starts floating through the air in the fall, it…

Allergies can leave you congested, itchy and unable to taste your favorite Thanksgiving treats from Southern Baked Pie Company. Luckily, some effective treatments can help manage your symptoms for clearer breathing and tastier dishes this holiday season. One of those effective treatments is sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). What is Sublingual Immunotherapy? SLIT is an allergy treatment…

For many people, the beginning of October marks the end of allergy season. Grass pollen is nearly or completely gone, and ragweed levels should be fading fast. But shifting weather patterns are changing that timeline. Thanks to climate change, allergy symptoms are lasting longer and hitting harder. Why is Allergy Season Lasting Longer? Across the…

When you come home from a long day at work, you want to sit down, relax and maybe watch a little TV. What you probably don’t like is coming home to an environment brimming with allergens ready to induce sneezing. While you may not be able to stop every allergen from inviting themselves in, there…

When most people think about workplace hazards, they imagine heavy lifting, slips and falls. While physical injuries are common, research shows that more than 11 million workers in the United States encounter allergens, leading to conditions like asthma and allergies. Common Workplace Allergy Triggers You can find allergens in nearly every industry, from healthcare to…

When you’re one point away from victory at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, the last thing you want is to sneeze and miss the ball. Keeping allergies under control is one way to prevent this nightmare from becoming reality. How Common are Allergies? It’s estimated that more than 80 million people in the United States…

Everybody brushes off the occasional sickness. Sometimes your symptoms just don’t feel worth going to the doctor for. But knowing when to take action is crucial to protecting your overall health. Let’s take a look at a few common allergy symptoms and why you should schedule an allergy test. Common Allergy Symptoms A few allergy…

Pet dander consists of tiny flakes of skin, saliva and urine proteins that become airborne and settle just about everywhere. For someone with allergies, that means itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose. While pet dander can feel challenging to get rid of, it’s not impossible. Let’s take a look at where pet dander hides,…

It’s hard to see your children suffer from allergies. Seasonal symptoms can disrupt their sleep, affect their mood and make everyday spring activities challenging. As a parent, it’s natural to want to ease their discomfort and help them feel better. Let’s look at some practical tips to help manage your child’s allergies and bring you…