Steps for a Safe, Allergy-Free Kitchen
Approximately 50 million people have an allergic reaction each year. If you’re one of these people, you know that keeping allergy triggers (allergens) out of your home is crucial to managing your symptoms. However, one place you might not have thought of as a source of allergens is your kitchen. When it comes to maintaining…
How To Host an Allergy-Friendly Halloween Party
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are scary, but so are allergy attacks. This year, take a little bit of time out of your spooky prep to read a few of our essential tips for throwing an allergy-friendly Halloween party. 1. Send Allergy-Aware Invitations One of the best ways to avoid an allergic reaction at your party…
How To Manage Allergies When Travelling
When it comes to allergies, you’re not alone—approximately 31.8% of adults in the United States deal with at least one allergy. For many, managing these symptoms at home is a daily task, but traveling adds a new level of complexity. Whether you’re hopping on a plane or hitting the road, it’s crucial to have a…
How To Reduce Dust Mites in Your Home
Dust mites are tiny pests that feed on dead human skin cells. Although they are too small to see, approximately 80% of homes in the United States have dust mite allergens in one or more beds. When you have a dust mite allergy, your immune system reacts to the proteins found in dust mite feces,…
How Can I Prepare My Child for Allergy Testing?
As a parent, understanding whether your child has allergies can be overwhelming. Allergies are common among children, with 18.9% of children having a seasonal allergy. Allergy tests are essential tools for identifying potential allergens and developing a management plan, but you may not know how to prepare your child to ensure a smooth testing experience….
Earth Day Connections: How the Environment Affects Allergies
From seasonal sniffles to year-round discomfort, allergic reactions can significantly impact our quality of life. Earth Day, falling on April 22nd, is the perfect time to consider the environment’s role in triggering these pesky allergies and how you can improve your symptoms. Understanding Allergies Allergies arise when the immune system overreacts to substances known as…
Can Allergies Impact Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is ringing, buzzing or other sounds in one or both ears when no sound is actually present. It is typically associated with age-related hearing loss or exposure to loud noises, and roughly 10% of Americans have experienced it in the last year. If you also have allergies, you may notice your allergies and their…
Causes And Treatments of Allergic Wheezing
A whistling sound when you exhale as a symptomatic manifestation of any disease is called wheezing. During an allergic reaction, your airway may tighten, forcing you to work harder to breathe in enough air, which can cause a wheezing sound. It is most typical when exhaling. There are a few factors that can cause wheezing,…
Tips for Living with Severe Allergies
Allergic reactions are an immune system overreaction to an allergen that would normally be harmless. Life-threatening allergic reactions are called anaphylaxis and occur immediately upon exposure to the allergen. Most allergies are harmless and a little annoying, resulting in itchiness, runny nose or sneezing, and symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications from Probst Drugs….
Why Are My Allergies Worse in the Fall?
Fall is officially here. The leaves are changing, the days are shorter and pumpkin-spiced lattes are everywhere. For some people, fall also brings an increase in allergy symptoms. If you are one of them, let’s take a look at what may be triggering your symptoms, as well as what can be done to find relief….