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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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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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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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Mouth tingly after eating broccoli? Upset stomach after eating peanuts? While it’s natural to jump to a common conclusion – like food allergy – it may be a little more complex, but a little less scary, than that. Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) may be to blame, and it’s caused by environmental allergies. This syndrome seems…
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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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You know you’re allergic to ragweed, so why do your symptoms continue through the winter when ragweed is dead? Most people are allergic to more than one thing, and mold could be the allergen that makes your typical seasonal symptoms drag on for longer than expected. With indoor and outdoor mold, symptoms can last year-round,…
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Pollen season is here, and you may notice that some days are worse than others for your symptoms. There are many factors that can lead to your fluctuating symptoms, and weather patterns may be an important one. Wind, rain, and extreme heat can send your symptoms swirling – this blog explains why. Wind You feel…
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