Tips For Exercising Outside with Allergies
Exercising is a great way to stay healthy. Many people particularly enjoy exercising outdoors somewhere like Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, as you get the added benefit of fresh air and sunshine. However, if you suffer from allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose and watery eyes, it can make exercising outdoors difficult. Thankfully, there are…
How Are Allergies and Heartburn Connected?
More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience an allergic reaction every year. Allergic reactions occur when an individual encounters a substance (allergen) that their immune system deems harmful and reacts by releasing histamine. The release of histamine results in common allergy symptoms including but not limited to: Although not as commonly reported, heartburn…
What to Know About Allergy Immunotherapy and Pregnancy
Pregnancy can come with a mix of emotions, from joy to worry. Some worries can come from concerns about how certain things, such as medications, foods, drinks and more, may affect the health of the mother and fetus. Staying informed on what medical treatments can have an adverse effect during pregnancy can help ease some…
Tips for Exercising Outdoors With Seasonal Allergies
In 2018, approximately 24 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever. With hay fever, you can expect watery eyes, runny nose, congestion and more. These symptoms can be unpleasant, but seasonal allergies shouldn’t keep you indoors. Running, biking, climbing and other exercises can be fun to enjoy…
Study Shows that Wildfires Affect Health Differently than Controlled Burns
Smoke is a pollutant that can affect your health, especially if you have asthma. While this is common knowledge, what you may not know is the type of fire can change how much your health is affected. We review more information about this fact below. How Does Smoke Trigger Asthma Symptoms? Smoke triggers irritation in…
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…
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…