Allergic Conditions
Had a Bad Allergy Season? Here’s How to Fix It
Are you finally on the up and up after an allergy season that had you down and out? The common thought is that allergies are just something you must live with, but suffering through a myriad of symptoms for months out of the year isn’t normal. You can thrive during your peak allergy season –…
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Why Allergies to Animals Happen and How to Avoid Reactions
Having an allergy to animals can be devastating for pet lovers. The symptoms of a pet allergy can range – from congestion and itchiness, to skin irritation and rashes – making it difficult to be around animals. There’s a reason these reactions happen, and there are ways to help avoid them, too. Why allergies to…
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Differences with Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, and Wheat Allergy
So many menus these days show “GF” to signify that an item is gluten free, and this distinction can mean everything or nothing for someone depending on why they are avoiding gluten. There are three main reasons someone avoids gluten – they’re sensitive to it, they have celiac disease, or they have an allergy to…
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How to Manage an Allergy Headache
Bugged by consistent headaches? If they come on seasonally or occur with other allergy symptoms, it might be an allergy-related headache. This blog explains why allergies can cause headaches, and how to avoid them. What causes an allergy headache To be able to treat an allergy headache, you first must know what causes it. When…
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Tips for Going to College with Seasonal Allergies
Going off to college and experiencing independent living for the first time can come with so many challenges. There are a few extra hurdles to overcome when doing it with environmental allergies, and this blog can help be a guide to a successful transition. Ask for room accommodations There are ways you can help prevent…
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Why You Might Think Again About Steroids for Allergies
Allergies and related conditions like asthma and chronic sinus issues are miserable, and many providers do what they can to get you feeling better fast. One solution often prescribed by providers is steroids – both shots and nasal sprays – because patients can feel their symptoms reduce quickly. But this doesn’t come without risk, as…
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Is Your Chronic Vaginitis an Allergic Reaction?
Allergy can have an underlying effect on many conditions — and one that is not often discussed or understood is chronic vaginitis. But how can the two be connected? The vaginal mucosa has a lot of similarities to the sinuses and nasal passages, where typical allergic reactions manifest. Some women, when exposed to their problem…
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Summer Sports with Allergic Asthma
Outdoor sports are the heart and soul of so many kids’ summers. Those with allergic asthma have a few more challenges with these sports than others, as most are outdoors and amid peak allergy seasons. Here are a few tips for making summer sports safe and fun for kids with allergic asthma. Talk With Coaches…
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How To Document Your Allergy Symptoms
Before you complete allergy testing, your allergy clinician may ask for you to document your symptoms — and there are many different ways to do it. Providing timelines, photos, and food journals can help your clinician determine what you should be tested for, and this blog gives pointers for documenting your allergies most effectively. Timelines…
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Am I Too Old for Allergy Treatment?
You’re never too old to try new things — and that includes allergy treatment. It’s a common misconception that only children and young adults can benefit from treatment, when there is truly no “bad” or “wrong” time to retrain your body to not react to problematic allergens. Read on to learn about adult-onset allergies and…
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