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Dec

Is it Fall Allergies, a Cold, or the Flu?

Is it Fall Allergies, a Cold, or the Flu? While spring allergies get a lot of attention, life can be just as difficult for those with fall allergies. Tree pollen is the major trigger for spring allergy sufferers, grass pollen affects summer allergy patients and weed pollen cause...

Dec

Fall Allergies

What are the symptoms of fall allergies? Watery, itchy, or generally irritated eyes Runny nose, clear nasal drainage, nasal congestion Sneezing Headaches Rashes or hives on the skin Itchy throat Aggravated asthma symptoms, including coughing, wheezing In severe cases, trouble b...

Dec

Tired of taking allergy shots (SCIT)?

Are you tired of taking allergy shots (SCIT)? Allergy drops are an alternative to allergy shots . Both treatments are options for treating allergies at their cause. While allergy shots involve injecting small doses of allergen under your skin with a needle, allergy drops are tak...

Dec

Hurricanes Can Increase Allergy and Asthma Symptoms

Weather patterns influence environmental allergies. Hurricanes can worsen allergy and asthma symptoms because pollen and mold spores are aerosolized after severe weather. The high winds spread wet mold spores into the air. A lack of air conditioning due to lost power allows, eve...

Dec

Asthma and Allergies During COVID-19

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many are left wondering what's to blame for their symptoms, fearful that they may have even caught the contagious virus. While some symptoms overlap, thankfully there are still large differences that separate COVID-19 from both allergies and a...

Dec

Fight Back Against Your Allergies

Rather than suffer through allergy season, many people are choosing to fight back using immunotherapy, a treatment that works to boost your immune system and change the way your body responds to allergens. This treatment involves gradually introducing small amounts of what you&r...

Dec

Reduce Your Allergy Exposure This Winter

While this may be the most wonderful time of the year, it may be quite the opposite story for those who suffer from indoor allergies such as pet dander, mold, and dust mites. As the colder air moves into Central Florida, heating systems are being turned on for the first time all...

Dec

Winter Allergies

Contrary to popular belief, allergies can still persist well into the cold winter months and wreak havoc on the body. While there are little-to-no plant or tree pollens in the air, the problem often lies a lot closer to home than we think. Dust mites, animal dander, and cockroach...

Dec

Extreme Weather Effects on Allergies

Thunderstorms have been linked to worsened allergy and asthma symptoms. Rain can force pollen grains to rupture and split, dispersing even more pollen into the atmosphere. Then high winds spread it around. The very strong winds from a hurricane or a tornado will likely blow poll...

Dec

Back to School Allergy Preparation

As August quickly approaches, many parents instinctively begin thinking of back-to-school preparation. As if gathering school supplies, school uniforms, new sneakers and backpacks wasn't enough, we’re here to tell you that there may be more! If you have children with...

Dec

Cross-Reaction Allergies (Oral Allergy Syndrome)

For a large portion of seasonal allergy sufferers, environmental allergens may only be the beginning of their problems. Up to 10% of these people will also suffer from what is known as oral allergy syndrome, a less-severe type of food allergy. Oral allergy syndrome is directly ...

Dec

Pet Allergy

Are You Allergic To Your Pet? Allergens from cats and dogs are found in skin cells the animals shed (dander), as well as in their saliva, urine and sweat and on their fur. Dander is a particular problem because it is very small and can remain airborne for long periods of time wi...

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