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Can Allergies Cause Sinus Infections?
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…
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How Long Does Anaphylaxis Last?
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…
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Is Your Smartphone Exposing You to Allergens?
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…
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Watch Out For These Common Allergy Mistakes
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…
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How To Manage Tree Pollen Allergies
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…
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Can Allergies Cause Tinnitus?
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…
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Is There a Link Between Allergies and Genetics?
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…
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Is It Allergies or Dry Eye?
While eye discomfort caused by allergies or dry eye isn’t serious, it can be uncomfortable and interfere with your daily life. Knowing exactly what is causing your symptoms can help narrow down your treatment options…
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What to Keep in Mind About Food Allergies & Dating
If you’re part of the dating world and you have food allergies, you need to take measures to keep yourself safe, with the help of your date. Below we review what the research shows on…
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How Does Rain Affect Allergies?
When it comes to allergy season, you may be curious whether the presence of rain will affect your allergies positively or negatively. The answer is, it really does both. We review what this means below.…
