Home Cleaning Tips for People with Allergies
According to an article published in Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, “The most common indoor allergens are derived from dust mites, cockroaches, mammals (including wild rodents and pets), and fungi.” To prevent allergy symptoms, we provide cleaning tips to combat these and other common indoor allergens below. Products to Use If you have allergies, it’s…
How to Avoid Food Allergy Scares While Trick-or-Treating
Halloween is a spooky time, but unfortunately for parents of children with food allergies, it can also be scary. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in 13…
Does My Child Have Allergies?
Allergies of all kinds are common in children. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, in 2012: 9% or 6.6 million children reported hay fever in the past 12 months 5.6% or 4.1 million children reported food allergies in the past 12 months 10.6% or 7.8 million children reported respiratory allergies in…
What Are the Different Types of Over-the-counter Allergy Medications, and When Should I See an Allergist?
If you suffer from itchy eyes and nasal congestion every time you take a walk through Green Mountain Nature Trail, you likely have allergies. You also are probably very eager to find an allergy medication that can help treat your symptoms. There are several different types of over-the-counter allergy medications. Let’s take a closer look…
Can Honey Really Help My Seasonal Allergies?
If you suffer from allergies, you’ll do just about anything to find relief from your symptoms. Some sources even recommend consuming locally-sourced honey from Madison County Farmers Market to manage allergies. But is there truth to this? We review the facts below. What Is Honey? Honey is a thick, golden, sweet substance produced by bees…
Tips on How to Nip Your Spring Allergies in the Bud
The days are longer. The air is getting warmer. Your eyes are watering and you’re completely congested. Spring is definitely here! You do not have to suffer needlessly through seasonal allergies, though. There are several treatment and prevention options that can help you enjoy the beauty of the Huntsville Botanical Garden without constantly needing to…
Can Immunotherapy Help Reduce Dust Mite Allergies?
Dust mites are microscopic arachnids that feed on dead skin cells, animal dander and other particles that are found in dust. No matter how clean your home is, you’ll have dust mites. Many people are allergic to the enzymes in dust mites’ waste and decaying bodies. Fortunately, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), more commonly known as allergy…
Sinus Issues: Allergies or a Sinus Infection?
If you’re experiencing nasal congestion, you may be wondering whether the symptom is caused by allergies or a sinus infection. Knowing which you have is key to seeking proper care. Below we review the differences in causes, symptoms and treatments for allergies and sinus infections. Causes Allergies are the immune system’s response to a foreign…
Is Your Headache Just Allergies or a Migraine?
If you have allergies, you probably experience common allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Some people who have allergies also suffer from frequent headaches. If you are one of those people, you might assume that your headaches are allergy-related and due to sinus pressure. However, many allergy sufferers with regular headaches…
Sore Throat? It May Be Allergies
In this day and age, a symptom as benign as a sore throat can send up red flags that you’re sick. However, it may be the case that your sore throat is simply due to allergies. Below we review how allergies cause a sore throat, how to tell the difference between a sore throat caused…