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Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month Spring is here, and while many Americans enjoy the emerging flowers and thriving greenery, there are millions who see this season as a bit of a health challenge. Over 65 million people in the U.S. are affected by asthma or...
Do I Have Allergies or COVID-19?
Do I Have Allergies or COVID-19? The weather is warming, plants are beginning to emerge, and you may be finding yourself coughing and sneezing just a bit more than usual. While chances are the symptoms you feel are simply seasonal allergies, the fact that we are still...
Food Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, & Management
Food Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, & Management All allergic reactions are caused by the result of a person’s immune system overreacting to a particular trigger. Food allergies are no exception, but the reactions may look a bit different, ranging from uncomfortable...
National Allergy & Asthma Month
National Allergy & Asthma Month Spring is a favorite season for many, but if you have asthma or allergies, you prepare yourself for worsening symptoms. Because of this, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be National Asthma...
Allergy Season is Here: What’s Making You Sneeze?
Allergy Season is Here: What’s Making You Sneeze? Spring is here, and while the warming temperatures and sprouting greenery make us want to get outdoors, the allergens send us right back in. Seasonal allergies can have you feeling miserable with symptoms like itchy...
Summer Allergies
Summer Allergies Spring and fall are typically seasons known to allergy sufferers, but for many, allergies throughout the year are a reality, including during the summer months. While the causes may be different, the symptoms can be just as bad, and could potentially...
Common Spring Allergies & Treatments
Common Spring Allergies & Treatments Spring is a time of year that many look forward to, with warming weather and everything outside blooming back into life, beckoning us to get out and enjoy after a long winter. Of course, as plants and flowers bloom, spring...
Different Nut Allergies
Different Nut Allergies Although peanuts are the most commonly thought of nut when it comes to severe allergies, there are many other nuts that can pose a dangerous risk for those allergic. Tree nuts are a common allergen for many, and traces of these nuts can be...
Peanut Allergies: Facts & How to Handle a Reaction
Peanut Allergies: Facts & How to Handle a Reaction When you think of severe allergic reactions to food, one of the most common causes is due to peanuts. For many, the reaction is life-threatening anaphylaxis, and even the smallest, trace amount of peanuts can be...
Food Allergy Tips for School Functions
Food Allergy Tips for School Functions When your child brings home a note from school requesting you provide snacks for an event, it can be somewhat daunting, not just in regards to the time and money it requires, but ensuring it is a treat that everyone can enjoy....
Fall Allergies are Back in the Air
Fall is a season that many people look forward to, as it brings cooler temperatures, beautiful colors, and pumpkin-flavored treats. Unfortunately, much like the blooming spring flowers, certain foliage releases pollen into the air, triggering sneezing and a runny nose...
National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
For those with asthma and allergies, spring can be a difficult season, causing symptoms to flare. Chances are, we all know someone who is afflicted with either condition, so it is important to understand how their lives are affected, as well as how to help support...
