Environmental Allergies
Simple Winter Allergy Cleaning Checklist
As you take down the holiday decor and prep for the new year, it’s the perfect time to do a little cleaning that will benefit your allergies. By focusing on dust-filled living spaces and moisture-loving bathrooms, you can reduce your allergy symptoms from the inside out. Living Rooms Dust mites, mold, and pet dander like…
Why Are My Allergies Worse in the Winter?
Cooler temps means that plants and trees start to die, and they stop releasing pollen into the air. A lot of people see allergy relief with this shift, but there are also people who feel even worse allergy symptoms once winter hits. What’s the cause? How can they feel better? You Have Indoor Allergies The…
How Vertigo and Allergy Can Be Connected
Add vertigo to the list of conditions like eczema and IBS that can have a connection to allergy. More and more people are discovering that allergic triggers could play a role in their dizzy spells, especially when symptoms seem to flare with seasonal changes or exposure to certain substances. The good news is that if…
A Drought Can Make Your Allergies Worse
Environmental allergies are usually caused by plants like trees, weeds, and grass that thrive with sunshine, warm temps, and water. When they’re at their peak, they release pollen into the air, and when it’s breathed in, symptoms kick in. When pollen enters your system, some bodies interpret it as harmful and respond by releasing histamine…
Signs It’s Time to Break Up with Your Allergist
Allergy treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all, and if you’ve been sticking with a plan that doesn’t seem to be working, it’s okay to start asking questions. If you’re not getting the relief or support you need, it might be time to reassess if it’s time to break up with your allergist and find another immunotherapy option –…
Obesity’s Impact on Allergy
What connects obesity and allergy? Inflammation. Obesity is linked to chronic, low-grade inflammation; and when the body is exposed to allergens, it responds with even more inflammation. With the increased inflammation that comes with obesity, it can exacerbate allergic conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma, and eczema. This study called Obesity and Selected Allergic and Immunologic…
How To Reduce Eye Allergies
What’s worse than a stuffy nose, respiratory symptoms, hives, and fatigue? All of those allergy symptoms, and then red, puffy, itchy eyes on top of it. An allergic reaction in the eyes is called allergic conjunctivitis, and it’s a bothersome “extra” allergy symptom that a lot of people suffer through. Allergic Conjunctivitis When you’re exposed…
The Increase of Asthma and Allergies After Flooding
Across the country, flooding has become more and more frequent – after hurricanes, heavy storms, the melting of snow – and its impact can be detrimental for those with an allergy to mold. Since mold thrives in damp and dark conditions, it can become nearly unmanageable after flooding. This blog outlines why mold allergies occur,…
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 –…
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…