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Allergic rhinitis, also known as allergies or hay fever, is an allergic reaction that causes symptoms like nasal congestion and a runny nose. Having chronic allergic rhinitis may cause additional health problems. What Triggers Hay Fever? Both indoor and outdoor allergens can trigger a reaction. Some common triggers include pollen from trees and plants, dust…

Allergies and asthma are two common pediatric conditions. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that “just over one-quarter of children in the United States had at least one allergic condition.” Each condition can affect a child’s airways and cause similar symptoms, which can make it hard to tell whether your child…

According to a study published in the journal Primary Care in 2016, “In last 30 to 40 years there has been a significant increase in the incidence of allergy. This increase cannot be explained by genetic factors alone. Increasing air pollution and its interaction with biological allergens along with changing lifestyles are contributing factors.” If…

Sinus infections cause pressure, pain, nasal congestion and a whole host of other unpleasant symptoms. While they are often caused by a viral infection, allergies can also cause a sinus infection or increase the risk that you develop one. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, occurs when there’s an inflammation…

Anaphylaxis is a severe, sometimes life-threatening, type of allergic reaction. Most commonly, it is caused by exposure to certain foods, medications or insect stings. Below we review more information about anaphylaxis, including how long it lasts. What Are the Signs of Anaphylaxis? According to an article by the Mayo Clinic, the signs of anaphylaxis include:…

You touch your phone approximately 2,600 times a day, according to a 2016 report. If you have allergies, all this contact could be making you have reactions. So, if you’ve been feeling ill lately, your phone may be to blame. In this post, we review what the research shows on how your phone could be…

If you suffer from the itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose and constant sneezing that come with seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25.7% of adults in the United States have seasonal allergies. The last thing you want to do as an allergy sufferer is to make…

According to a study published in the journal Allergy, “It is estimated that pollen allergies affect approximately 40% of allergic individuals.” And for many of these allergy sufferers, tree pollen specifically is to blame for their symptoms. Below we review how to manage tree pollen allergies.   Know Your Triggers   First and foremost, you should know…

Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing or other noise in the ear. While sometimes a cause for tinnitus cannot be found, many potential causes exist, including allergies. The Link Between Allergies and Tinnitus One of the reasons tinnitus can occur is when pressure builds up in your inner or middle ear. Allergies can cause congestion…

Do you experience allergy symptoms after eating certain foods or when you’re out walking at White Point Garden in Charleston? If so, genetics may be to blame. How Allergy and Genetics Are Connected If someone in your family has allergies, it makes it more likely that you’ll develop them as well. This is especially true…