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Summer Sports with Allergic Asthma

June 19, 2024

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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Choosing An Allergy and Asthma-Friendly Overnight Camp

June 5, 2024

It’s summer camp season! Just because your child has allergies or asthma doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the magic of camp and the lifelong memories that come with it. This blog gives a few items to consider when choosing a camp – with summer allergies and asthma in mind. Cabins There is nothing like the…

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Weather Patterns That Affect Summer Allergies

May 21, 2024

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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How To Document Your Allergy Symptoms

May 7, 2024

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?

April 23, 2024

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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Spring Allergy Outlook for 2024

April 10, 2024

With bizarre weather sweeping the country this winter – monsoon-level rains, a warm February, huge snowstorms, even winter tornadoes – it can be hard to predict what spring has in store for us this year. Those with spring allergies may also be wondering what they can expect for symptoms given the winter weather. Allergy season…

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Why Gardening Makes You Sick

March 27, 2024

A favorite pastime can become a chore when it leaves you feeling sick and foggy. Many people with allergies struggle with gardening because of the direct contact with their problem allergens and extended time outside, but there are a few options to help combat symptoms and bring the joy back to gardening. Direct Contact with…

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What You Need to Know About Candida Allergy

March 13, 2024

Before we get started, you may be simply wondering: what is candida? Valid question. Candida albicans is a healthy yeast that grows in nearly everyone. It’s typically harmless and grows on mucous membranes in the sinuses, throat, intestine, and genital tract. The only time it becomes a little more harmful than harmless is when individuals…

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Fighting Allergies? Find Out What’s in Bloom Near You

February 28, 2024

Allergy is one of those illnesses that people glaze over — knowing it’s something that just happens each year around a certain time. Allergychoices created a new tool that outlines which allergens cause symptoms during each month, separated by regions of the U.S. Learn more about how allergen seasons differ from state to state, and…

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