Allergic Rhinitis
Why Allergy Therapy Takes Years
Allergy immunotherapy doesn’t just manage symptoms – it retrains the immune system to respond differently to allergens. But building lasting tolerance takes time. Here’s why it takes some time, and why powering through is worth it in the long run. How Immunotherapy Works Immunotherapy is the only allergy therapy that gets to the root cause…
What Happens If You Ignore Allergy Symptoms Year After Year?
Ignoring your allergy symptoms doesn’t make them disappear – it just lets the problems build. Beyond the same frustrating symptoms on repeat, untreated allergies can lead to related health conditions, missed days at work or school, and a lower quality of life overall. Here’s what really happens when allergies go untreated and why treating the…
What is Postnasal Drip?
That persistent need to clear your throat, or the sensation of mucus in the back of your throat, isn’t random. It’s usually the result of inflammation in the nasal passages and is often triggered by allergies. Here’s what you can do to reduce its’ stubborn symptoms. What is Postnasal Drip? If you have allergies, you…
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…