Experts say that last winter’s snowfall is causing trees and grasses to erupt with very high pollen levels. This year’s pollen forecasts are also high in the southern parts of the country. Pollen and other airborne allergens cause cells in the immune system to release histamines. Those histamines trigger everything from itchy eyes and throat… Continue reading Another Bad Allergy Season Is Here
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Breathe Easy: Reduce Seasonal Allergies and Boost the Fun!
For the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, melting snow may not bring a sigh of relief. It can start in early spring. We may still be bundled up, but the air-borne allergens of the next season have arrived. Allergens – substances that trigger an immune response even though they do not pose… Continue reading Breathe Easy: Reduce Seasonal Allergies and Boost the Fun!
Seasonal Allergies: Which Medication Is Right for You?
From experts at the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ways to navigate the occasionally confusing array of allergy medicines: The pollen count is sky-high. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with work, school or recreation. Allergies can also trigger or worsen asthma… Continue reading Seasonal Allergies: Which Medication Is Right for You?
Unexpected Strategies For Fighting Allergies
Wheezing and sneezing definitely isn’t the most invigorating way of getting through the day. But runny noses, congestion and itchy throats are an unfortunate fact of life for the more than 50 million Americans who suffer from nasal allergies that can be triggered by tree pollen, grass pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold and other… Continue reading Unexpected Strategies For Fighting Allergies
Seasonal Allergies and Complementary Health Approaches
Sneezing? Wheezing? Itchy eyes? If you have seasonal allergies, you may have thought about trying complementary health approaches. Here’s advice from the National Institute of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Saline Nasal Irrigation There is some evidence to suggest that saline nasal irrigation may modestly improve some seasonal allergy symptoms. What Does the Research Show?… Continue reading Seasonal Allergies and Complementary Health Approaches
Allergy Shots Effective for Boomers Who Have Seasonal Allergies
Recent years have seen an increase in those suffering from allergies, including baby boomers. And because older people tend to have additional chronic diseases, diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) can be a challenge. A new study shows immunotherapy (allergy shots) reduced symptoms by 55 percent after three years of therapy, and decreased… Continue reading Allergy Shots Effective for Boomers Who Have Seasonal Allergies
Dealing with Spring Allergies
After a long and hard winter, most of us are looking forward to spring. Spring is the season when birds chirp, grass grows, and cool breezes welcome you outside. Yet while the season has its joys, there are some people who suffer from seasonal allergies in the spring. This often makes outdoor activities extremely challenging.… Continue reading Dealing with Spring Allergies