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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.…
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What to Know About Air Cleaners & Allergies
You may think of allergens as being outdoors, but there are many that can be found indoors that trigger symptoms as well, including mold, dust mites and animal dander. One way you can eliminate these…
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Can Allergies Cause Dizziness?
If you’re experiencing dizziness, there are many possible reasons, including being dehydrated, taking new medications or having a balance disorder. Another potential cause that may surprise you is allergies. Yes, allergies can contribute to dizziness,…
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What to Know About Food Allergy Tests for Children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in…
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How Common Are Food Allergies in Adults?
Although approximately 19% of adults believe they have a food allergy, only about 11% actually are diagnosed with this allergy type, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The reason for this discrepancy…
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Are You Allergic To Your Christmas Tree?
While putting up the Christmas tree brings about feelings of joy and merriment for many, you might find yourself experiencing sneezing fits, itching and nasal congestion instead. If this sounds familiar, you may be allergic…
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What Is Oral Allergy Syndrome?
According to a 2015 study published in the International Dental Journal, “Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is an allergic reaction that occurs after consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in patients with allergy to pollen… Symptoms…
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How to Reduce Allergens in Your Kitchen
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “Many people with allergies often have more than one type of allergy. The most common indoor/outdoor allergy triggers are: tree pollen, grass pollen, and weed pollen,…
