Long-Term Allergy Care Plans That Keep You Active All Year
If you love to get outside and exercise, you don’t want to be slowed down by your allergies. Those symptoms aren’t just annoying; they can inhibit your athletic performance. Here are some ways you can manage your allergy symptoms and still keep to your exercise regimen. How Allergies Impact Athletic Performance The most common allergy…
Managing Your Allergies While Enjoying North Alabama’s Outdoors
Spring is in full swing at this point, so hopefully you’re getting opportunities to get outside. That said, it can be difficult to enjoy camping, hiking, swinging in the hammock or swimming in Smith Lake if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Here are our tips for dealing with allergy symptoms while still getting outside. Allergens…
How Immunotherapy Prepares You for Peak Pollen Season
Trees and flowers have begun releasing pollen, and grass pollen will be flying in the next few weeks, which is when seasonal allergies will hit their sniffly peak. If you’re one of the 25% of Americans1 who suffer from seasonal allergies, you’ve probably already started taking your daily antihistamine and stocked up on allergy meds….
Allergy Testing 101: What to Expect at Your First Visit
Allergies occur when your body mistakes a harmless substance, such as pollen or animal dander, for a threat to your health and deploys your immune system to destroy it. Some people know what substance (or substances) causes this overreaction in the body, but many others are unsure about their triggers, and thus their symptoms seem…
North Alabama’s Spring Allergies: What’s Blooming
It’s March, which means allergy season is just around the corner, and for many, allergy symptoms have already begun. It is helpful to know exactly which type of pollen or other allergen is behind your allergy symptoms, so we’ve put together a quick guide on what pollen is in the air in March and April….
Your Pre-Season Allergy Checklist for Huntsville & Madison
It’s now March, which means that spring is almost here! The return of the birds and the blooming of the flowers is something we look forward to every year. Allergies, however, are less exciting, but no less a part of spring for many. According to the CDC, 25% of American adults have a seasonal allergy….
What You Need to Know About Christmas Trees and Allergies
There’s nothing more festive than bringing a Christmas tree into your home and seeing it illuminated with twinkling lights and ornaments. But for some, that gorgeous tree can trigger allergy symptoms. While this is somewhat uncommon, several factors in your Christmas tree could contribute to this happening. Allergies to the Christmas Tree Itself Allergies caused…
Fall Allergies: What You Need to Know About Mold and Mildew
It’s time to take your soft sweaters out of storage: temperatures are dropping, and precipitation is falling more frequently. Fall is here. Unfortunately, mold and mildew also like those cooler temperatures and damp conditions, which can be a huge problem for people with mold allergies. This could be your answer if you’re still experiencing allergy…
What’s the Difference Between Allergies and the Common Cold?
Sneezing and a runny nose in October can mean either a cold or allergies, and sometimes it’s hard to tell which is which. We’ve put together a guide on key similarities and differences between the two if you’re feeling under the weather and need help determining what ails you. What’s Happening in Your Body Allergic…
Could My Child with Food Allergens React to Environmental Allergens?
If your child has food allergies, you may wonder whether they are also at risk for environmental allergies. While food allergies and environmental allergies affect the immune system in different ways, some children can experience both, through a reaction called cross-reactivity. Cross-reactivity occurs when proteins in one substance are like the proteins found in another…