How to Advocate For Yourself in Medical Settings With Hearing Loss
Living with hearing loss can make navigating medical environments more difficult. With nearly 48 million Americans experiencing some degree of hearing loss, it’s crucial to ensure effective communication with medical professionals. To help you manage this, here are four strategies to advocate for yourself in medical settings when you have hearing loss. Notify Medical Personnel…
How to Enjoy Fall Hikes While Managing Allergies
With the crisp autumn air and changing leaves, it’s the ideal time to get outdoors and explore the beautiful trails around Buffumville Lake or head out for a backpacking hiking trip. However, for those who struggle with environmental allergies, the cool fall air can bring more than just colorful foliage—it can also stir up allergy…
Sniffling, Sneezing and Stuffy Noses: Is it Allergies or a Cold?
When dealing with a stuffy nose, sneezing fits or a persistent cough, it can be hard to determine whether you’re battling a cold or an allergic reaction. These symptoms overlap significantly, making it tricky to identify the root cause of your discomfort. Let’s dive into the key differences between allergies and the common cold to…
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Allergies
Allergies are a common ailment in the U.S., with more than 100 million people experiencing them each year. They’re sometimes viewed as a mere inconvenience rather than a serious health concern. However, ignoring your allergies can lead to health issues and impact your quality of life. Understanding why it’s essential to address allergies can motivate…
How Can I Prepare My Child for Allergy Testing
If you notice your child is experiencing allergy symptoms after play dates at Rotary Park, you may be considering allergy testing to determine your child’s allergens. Allergies are common, with one in four children in the U.S. likely experiencing allergic reactions due to one or more allergens. Before diving into preparation, it’s helpful to understand…
Tricks To Help You Stick with Allergy Immunotherapy
In the United States, about 20% of people suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Those living with hay fever experience symptoms like congestion, sneezing, an itchy nose and watery eyes that can dampen their spring and summer fun. Allergy specialists often suggest immunotherapy for those with severe allergies unresponsive to standard medications. Understanding Allergy Immunotherapy…
Celebrate Earth Day by Finding Allergy Relief
As Earth Day approaches, it’s not only a time to reflect on our planet’s health but also an opportunity to consider our own well-being, particularly when it comes to allergies. Environmental allergies, also known as seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis or hay fever, are triggered by substances found in the environment, such as pollen, mold spores,…
Tips To Manage Your Allergies This Spring
Spring brings about blooming flowers, warm showers and longer days filled with sunshine. However, for many, it is better known as the season of allergies. As flowers and trees bloom, so does the start of a life filled with sneezing, itching and runny noses. Identifying and managing spring allergies can help turn your symptom attacks…
Managing Severe Allergies
Most people who suffer from allergies have mild to moderate symptoms. However, some people experience severe allergy symptoms that can significantly impact their lives and even lead to hospitalization or death if not treated promptly. Severe Allergy Symptoms Symptoms of severe allergies differ from typical allergy symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes and a scratchy throat….
Common Causes of Itchy Eyes, Throat and Ears
Many of us have turned to home remedies when facing itchy eyes, nose or ears. Sometimes, we don’t give it a second thought, but investigating the cause to treat it could prevent the symptoms in the future. Various factors, such as illnesses, allergies, infections and environmental elements, can contribute to itchiness. Allergies, affecting over 100…