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…
How to Survive Summer Allergies
Now that it’s August, summer is in full swing. For a lot of people in Huntsville and Madison, that means summer allergies are also in full swing. Don’t let them ruin these last few weeks of the season; there are steps you can take to find relief and get in the last of your swimming…