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Understanding Rhinitis: Allergic vs. Non-Allergic
Rhinitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages, affects approximately 40% of the world’s population. It can be caused by multiple factors, with allergies and non-allergic triggers being the primary culprits. Understanding the…
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What to Do If Allergies Are Triggering Your Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung condition resulting in inflamed airways that are sensitive to triggers that don’t typically bother other people. These triggers can include exercise, airborne irritants, weather, some medicines and allergies. When experiencing…
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What Are Adult-Onset Allergies?
Strolling through Chapel Street Fountain Park on a sunny Saturday only to be met with an onslaught of sneezing can be quite the surprise. While it may seem that your sneezing arises out of nowhere,…
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Make Managing Allergies Your New Year’s Resolution
It’s that time of year again—time to take stock of your life and find the perfect New Year’s resolution to make 2024 your best year yet. More than 50 million people in the United States…
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Common Causes of Itchy Eyes, Throat and Ears
Itchy eyes, ears and throat could have a few causes that aren’t usually serious. You may even be able to treat the causes with home remedies. It’s still a good idea to stay educated on…
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Reasons You Always Have a Stuffed-up Nose
A stuffed-up nose sounds like a minor symptom but can be frustrating and annoying. If your nose is constantly stuffed up, it is likely caused by an underlying condition. Four common conditions that cause a…
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Can Allergies Affect Your Taste and Smell?
A loss of smell (anosmia) and taste (ageusia) can arise from a number of factors, including age, health problems and adverse reactions to medicine. Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that can result in temporary…
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Are Indoor Plants Making Your Allergies Worse?
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience at least one type of allergy each year. An allergic reaction occurs when your immune system overreacts to a substance (allergen) it believes is harmful. Sensitivity…
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How to Manage Ragweed Allergies This Fall
Fall in South Carolina brings cooler temperatures and apple cider-flavored baked goods from the Charleston Farmers Market, but it can also bring about seasonal allergies. One of the main culprits of fall allergies is ragweed…
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Tips For Exercising with Allergies
Getting regular exercise has an enormously positive effect on your physical and mental health. Many people in particular enjoy exercising outside as you have the added benefit of fresh air and sunshine. However, allergy symptoms…
