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What Causes an Allergy Cough?
These days when you get a cough, your first thought might be COVID-19. Or perhaps you assume you have a cold. While both these and other conditions may cause a cough, one cause you might not have thought of is allergies. If you have a dry persistent cough that has lasted longer than three weeks,…
Nightshades: What They Are and How to Know if You’re Allergic
Nightshades are a botanical family of foods and certain spices that are found in many common dishes. Some popular nightshades include: Eggplant Tomatoes Potatoes Bell peppers Hot peppers Paprika Chili pepper flakes While these foods are filled with important nutrients and safe for most to eat, some people may develop a sensitivity or allergy to…
Can You Develop New Allergies as an Adult? Yes!
If you never had a problem with allergies growing up, but now find yourself experiencing watery eyes and a runny nose every time you take a walk through Hampton Park, you’re not alone. While allergies most commonly develop in childhood, people can develop new allergies well into adulthood. How Allergies Develop Allergies develop in two…
How to Handle Severe Allergies
Allergies are incredibly common. Up to 25% of the industrial world population is estimated to suffer from allergies. In most cases, allergies are relatively mild. They are annoying and can interfere with your day-to-day life. However, they do not pose a serious health consequence, and can often be managed with over-the-counter or prescription treatments. There…
Why Is My Nose Always Stuffy?
A stuffy nose is rarely cause for serious alarm, even in the age of COVID-19. While congestion is, indeed, a symptom of the novel coronavirus, you likely only need to be tested if you experience any of the telltale signs like dry cough, shortness of breath, fever or loss of taste/smell. If you don’t have…
How to Tell if It’s Allergies or Something Else
If you’re feeling under the weather, you’ll do what you can to try and feel better. But how you do this depends on what exactly is wrong. If it’s allergies, you’ll take an antihistamine, and if it’s a cold you’ll take some over-the-counter cold and flu medicine from Herold’s Pharmacy. Below we cover the causes…
Is Your Headache Allergies or a Migraine?
If you suffer from frequent allergies and also get headaches regularly, you might assume that your headaches are allergy-related and due to sinus pressure. However, many allergy sufferers who have headaches are actually experiencing migraines. That’s not to say that allergies and migraines aren’t related. People with migraines are more likely to have allergies and…
What to Know About Ear Pain
Living with ear pain is no fun. Especially when accompanied by hearing loss, it can throw off your everyday activities. Identifying the cause can help you find relief as well as know when to get professional care. Below we’ve included some of the most common causes. Ear Infections Ear infections may seem like a childhood…
What is Allergic Bronchitis?
Do you suffer from a nagging cough that just won’t go away? While these days most of us are first inclined to associate a cough with COVID-19, many other conditions can cause chronic coughing. One common condition is allergic bronchitis or chronic bronchitis. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air into…
What are Eye Allergies?
Do you think you might have eye allergies? If you are experiencing itchy, red or watery eyes on a persistent basis there’s a good chance you might be right. Let’s examine some of the common symptoms and triggers of eye allergies, as well as potential treatments. Quick Eye Allergy Facts Eye allergies, also known as…
