If you have a seasonal allergy, you know how difficult it can be to complete even the simplest tasks once the air becomes filled with pollen and other allergens. While there are a number of different treatment options for your condition, there are also a number of steps you can take to strengthen your immune …
If your child suffers from pet dander, plant, mold or dust allergies, they probably have to blow their nose repeatedly when their condition is triggered. Unfortunately, frequently blowing one’s nose can result in it becoming chapped and painfully inflamed. However, by taking a few simple steps, you can ensure that your child does not have to deal …
If you had a childhood allergy that was incredibly debilitating that no longer affects you or if you have a child who suffers from allergies, you may be wondering if it’s possible to outgrow an allergic reaction certain substances. The answer is yes, depending on the nature of the allergy, whether or not it was an allergy or …
Here are some great tips and tricks to keep those allergies at bay and subdued this year.
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Recently, food allergies have become a hot topic of conversation across the country. Specifically, more and more people have been self-diagnosing themselves as being “allergic” to gluten or lactose. However, this is a misconception, albeit a popular one. A recent survey found that 1/3 of the American public believes they have some form of food allergy. To …
While spring and summer are thought of as the worst parts of allergy season, the fall and winter can also be challenging for children who have pollen, dust and other allergies common to the New York area. Ragweed flowers mature and release pollen in the fall, which triggers the allergic responses in the form of hay fever in more …
Fall is spent in a busy rush buying school supplies for your child. You’ve made sure that they have a sturdy backpack, enough crayons to last the year, and their favorite cartoon character accessories. But are you overlooking your child’s allergy supplies? Fall also means taking care of allergy essentials for your child. Here are …
Allergies are miserable for anyone and everyone, but when our kids suffer from them it is especially heart-wrenching. Whether indoors or outdoors, in the city or the country, kids can find a wide array of allergy triggers. Parents are always searching for ways to stop or prevent allergies, and the good news is that there …
Put plainly, allergies are not fun. For some people they are annoying, for others downright debilitating. In certain cases, they are even life-threatening. Types of allergies in New York City can often stem from what initially seems ordinary and innocent. Under this mask of harmlessness, an allergen such as a plant or food, can cause …
