The Most Common Seasonal Allergies throughout the Year Did you know that over 35 million Americans are affected by seasonal allergies? Here’s a list of the most common seasonal allergies and what you can do to prevent and treat them. Summer The primary early summer allergen is grass pollen and things like temperature, time of …
What are the key symptoms of asthma? It is estimated that in the United States alone, there are 26 million people affected by asthma. And many of these people do not even know they are affected, especially if their symptoms are not severe. However, if left untreated, even mild asthma can be life-threatening. So if …
Eye Allergies: Management and Treatment If red, itchy, or watery eyes are a source of chronic discomfort, you may be suffering from mild to severe eye allergies. The consequences of eye allergies can wreak havoc on your daily quality of life, with the resulting vision impairment ranging anywhere from inconvenient at best to life-threatening at …
How Anxiety Affects Sleep Quality Anxiety and stress is our response to triggers in our daily lives. It affects us emotionally, physically and behaviorally. The right amount of stress can be a positive force that helps us perform at our best and stay alert. Too much stress, however, can make us tense and anxious, and …
General Breathing Difficulties vs. Asthma: How to Tell the Difference We have all experienced shortness of breath or difficulty breathing at some point in our lives. Perhaps you were exercising, cleaning dust, exposed to an allergen, or recovering from a sinus infection. Breathing problems are common and can stem from a variety of causes: respiratory …
What is a Cockroach Allergy? The allergen behind your allergy symptoms might be hiding beneath your kitchen sink. No, it’s not a household product you used too much of while cleaning; it has six legs. Cockroaches. Cockroaches aren’t just unsightly pests crawling across your kitchen floor; they can be an allergy trigger as well. The …
What is Occupational Asthma? “An estimated 11 million workers in a wide range of industries and occupations in the United States are exposed to at least one of the more than 250 substances known or believed to cause occupational asthma.” – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Occupational asthma, also known as work-related asthma, is …
Dust Allergies: Symptoms and Treatment When most people think of allergies, they typically think of pollen, animal dander, or food allergies like peanuts. With so many different allergy causes, it can sometimes be difficult to determine that something like dust is the real culprit. If your attempts to rid yourself of a mysterious allergy have …
Insect Allergies: Diagnosis and Treatment Summer has officially begun, and with it higher temperatures as well as, unfortunately, insects. As you and your friends and family enjoy the outdoors more often, keep in mind that an insect sting is a very real possibility. Unfortunately, distinguishing between the normal pain of the sting and an allergic …
Latex Allergy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Anyone who has been to a doctor’s office and seen or felt their gloves has a pretty good idea of what latex is like. For this reason, many people will likely be surprised to learn that a material like this can cause allergy symptoms in the same way pollen, …
