What Is Anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is a type of severe, even life-threatening, allergic reaction. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “It occurs in about one in 50 Americans. Many believe the rate is higher than that. It is probably closer to one in 20.” In this post, we review what you need to know about anaphylaxis….
What to Know About Air Cleaners & Allergies
Many people mistakenly believe allergens can only be found outdoors, when in fact, many are found inside your home. Some common indoor allergens include dust mites, mold and animal dander. There are many ways to reduce the amount of these allergens in your home, and one of them is to get an air cleaner. We…
What to Know About Food Allergy Tests for Children
If you suspect your child has food allergies, as approximately one in 13 children do, according to the CDC, you may be thinking about bringing them in for an allergy test. Unfortunately, current allergy tests are imperfect, and they’re used to confirm an allergy rather than discover it. Below we review what else you should…
What to Know About OTC Hearing Devices
New regulations for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid sales came into effect on Oct. 17, 2022, which means adults aged 18 or older can purchase the devices – even without the essential help of a hearing health care professional. Knowing the facts about these OTC hearing devices can help patients with all types of hearing loss…
Don’t Let Allergy Symptoms Detract From This Year – Seek Treatment
If you’re one of the more than 50 million people in the U.S. who experience allergies each year, you know what a pain they can be. Regardless of the type of allergies you have, if you have yet to find relief from your symptoms make it a priority to seek treatment this year. Common Allergy…
How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Allergies
Getting quality sleep every night is essential to our overall health and quality of life. Unfortunately, many different factors can negatively affect our sleep quality including stress, too much caffeine and chronic health conditions like allergies. Let’s take a closer look at how allergy symptoms can impact your sleep and what steps to take to…
Is There a Link Between Allergies & Vertigo?
When it comes to your allergies, you expect the usual symptoms, including itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing and hives. But did you know that you can experience dizziness and vertigo as a result of an allergic reaction? We review the connection below. How Allergies Occur Your immune system works to protect your body from…
How to Avoid Food Allergy Scares While Trick-or-Treating
Halloween is a scary time, but for the parents of 1 in 13 children with food allergies, it can be downright terrifying. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid food allergy scares this Halloween. We provide tips below. Look for Teal Pumpkins The Teal Pumpkin Project, started by Food Allergy Research & Education in 2014, is…
Should My Child Receive an Allergy Test?
Pediatric allergies are very common. The sooner you are able to identify symptoms and confirm your child’s allergies, the sooner you can find the right treatment and help improve the quality of their life. Common Allergy Symptoms Allergy symptoms can depend on the type of allergy your child has and may include: Upset stomach Skin…
How to Reduce Indoor Allergens
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the main sources of indoor allergens include pets, wall-to-wall carpet, soft furniture, stuffed toys, bedding, damp areas, indoor plants, mattresses not in allergy covers and bedding you can’t wash in hot water. Allergens from these surfaces can then enter the air. Below we review tips to…