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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…
4 Things to Do Before Turning on The Heat: Allergy Edition
We’re about to spend a lot more time indoors, and while it can be a respite from outdoor allergies, there are still indoor allergens that cause symptoms during the cold months. Here are a few things to do before you turn on the heat to avoid dust mite, pet dander, and mold allergies this fall…
When Food and Environmental Allergies Add Up
If you have food allergies, you’ve probably focused on avoiding the foods that trigger your symptoms. But have you considered that environmental allergies could also be contributing to how you feel? Understanding the connection between the two can help you manage your allergies, and feel better, year-round. The Food and Environmental Allergy Connection Very rarely…
September – The Sneeziest Month of the Year?
Allergies don’t just end once summer wraps up. Fall brings a new wave of allergy triggers, from peak ragweed pollen to indoor allergens and back-to-school germs. Here’s what to watch for, and how to find relief. Ragweed Ragweed is a brutal environmental allergen, and it peaks in most of the U.S. in September. It’s a…
When Does Pollen Season End?
When Does Pollen Season End? For many allergy sufferers, the changing seasons don’t bring relief – they simply bring a new type of pollen. Trees, grasses, and weeds all release pollen at different times of the year, meaning allergy symptoms can linger for months. Understanding when pollen is highest in your area can help you…
4 Gardening Habits that Make Allergies Worse
Gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but a few common habits can make allergy symptoms worse. From gardening at the wrong time of day to bringing pollen into your home, these simple mistakes can increase your exposure without you realizing it. Time of Day When you choose to do your gardening can…
Summer Sinusitis: Why Your Congestion Won’t Go Away
If your sinus infections seem to show up every summer, allergies may be playing a bigger role than you think. During the summer months, trees, grasses, and weeds release pollen into the air, and continuous exposure can keep the sinuses irritated for weeks at a time. That ongoing inflammation can make congestion, headaches, and facial…
Why Storms Trigger Allergy Attacks
Stormy weather can have an unexpected effect on allergy symptoms. While rain can temporarily reduce pollen in the air, storms also bring strong winds, increased humidity, and mold growth – and all can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms. Wind and Rain The first signs of a big storm are always wind and rain. Wind moves…
Cooking to Outsmart Oral Allergy Syndrome
When fruits and veggies are at their freshest, some people start to feel mouth and throat itching and irritation after eating them. It’s due to a health phenomenon related to allergy, called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), that can cause local reactions. Why does fresh produce cause symptoms, but cooked produce does not? Let’s find out.…