How Safe Are Allergy Shots for Children?
There’s nothing more important for parents than keeping their children safe. If your child’s allergist has recommended allergy shots to treat the symptoms they experience after visiting West Ashley Park, you may be wondering how safe this form of immunotherapy is. Below we review the safety of allergy shots for children. What Do Allergy Shots…
4 Ways to Deal with Nighttime Allergies
A stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes don’t lend themselves to a good night’s rest. Let’s examine ways to better manage your nighttime allergy symptoms and improve your quality of sleep. Keep Allergy Triggers Out of the Bedroom Your allergy symptoms may be worse at night because you’re exposed to triggers, including: Dust mites. Dust…
Longer Growing Seasons Increase Airborne Pollen
Do you feel like your allergies are more severe and lasting longer than they used to? If so, you’re not imagining it; climate experts have found that allergy season is growing longer and the amount of pollen in the air is increasing. In this post, we review how this affects people with allergies. What the…
How Allergies Can Affect Your Mood
When you think of allergy symptoms, sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes probably come to mind. However, research has shown that chronic allergies can increase feelings of depression and fatigue as well. What the Research Says Several studies have examined the connection between allergies or allergy symptoms and mood disorders. A study published in 2019…
Is it Sinusitis or Allergies?
If you have nasal congestion that just won’t go away, you might not be sure if it’s allergies or sinusitis. While the conditions are similar, there are several indicators that can help you determine the cause of your congestion. What Other Symptoms Are You Having? If you are dealing with allergies, you are more likely…
How to Properly Administer an EpiPen
If you or your child suffers from severe allergies or food allergies, you are likely vigilant about avoiding triggers and double-checking ingredients, like when you’re out to eat at a place like The Glass Onion. However, accidental exposure can happen which is why it’s essential to know how to properly use an epinephrine injector, commonly…
Are You Allergic to Meat? Here’s What You Should Know
When you think of food allergies, you probably think about people being allergic to foods like shellfish, peanut butter or soy. Beef? Not so much. While an allergy to meat is rare, it can affect some people. Let’s examine some of the causes as well as treatment options if you are allergic to meat. Symptoms…
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…