Summer Allergies & How to Handle Them
If you experience itchy, watery eyes, congestion, sneezing or a rash during the summer months, there’s a solid chance you have summer allergies. Below we review what causes summer allergies and what you can do to handle them. Causes of Summer Allergies The main causes of summer allergies are pollen, smog, mold, dust mites and…
How to Control Summer Environmental Allergies
Between the blossoming flowers on the trees in town and getting to visit outdoor public hot spots again, who doesn’t love summer? If you have seasonal allergies, you may think that the runny nose, sneezing and itching makes this time miserable, but it doesn’t have to. Below we provide tips to help you manage your…
Protect Your Hearing This Summer
It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy. But outdoor activities can lead to noise-induced hearing loss if you are not careful. People of all ages should take extra precautions to protect their hearing during the summer months. Prolonged exposure to the sounds of lawn mowers, power tools, motorized vehicles, sporting events, concerts and fireworks can…
Different Types of Allergy Testing
When you’re out walking around at Woodmansee Park and begin to experience itchy, watery eyes, congestion and sneezing, it’s likely because you’ve been exposed to an allergen. Allergens are substances that are normally harmless but that the immune system deems a threat. To fight the intruder, the immune system releases antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE),…
Can Allergies Cause Sinus Pressure?
Spring is the best time for admiring the new flowers at Sebright Gardens. But spring is also the worst time for pollen allergy sufferers. While many people experience itchy eyes, sneezing and a rash, others may experience painful sinus pressure. What Causes Allergies? In order to understand how allergies cause sinus pressure, it’s important to…
Is It Allergies or COVID?
In the Before Times, a scratchy throat or stuffy nose during this time of year was almost certainly allergies. But now that we’re living in the age of COVID-19, you can’t be too cautious. No matter how careful you are when masking up and socially distancing, it’s still possible to catch the virus at the…
How Spring Allergies Affect Your Ears
We are now well into spring, and for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, that means their noses are watering and their eyes are itching. Did you know that increases in tree and grass pollen can impact your ears as well? Stuffy and Clogged Up Ears According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America,…
Is Climate Change Making Your Allergies Worse?
We are now well into the spring allergy season here in Oregon. If you feel like each year is worse than the last, you’re not alone. According to new research, climate change may be making seasonal allergies worse. What Is Hay Fever? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 20 million Americans…
The Creation of Allergy-Free Wheat and Peanuts
Any food has the potential to cause an allergic response, but there are eight foods that are responsible for 90% of all food allergies; these include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. Scientists are working on creating hypoallergenic versions of some of these common food triggers. What Is a Food Allergy?…
COVID-19 & Ear Conditions
There’s still much we don’t know about COVID-19 or how the virus can affect several systems throughout the body. This includes the vestibular system, which can impact hearing and balance and contribute to disorders such as vertigo or tinnitus. That’s why it’s important to review some of the lesser known, albeit still possible side effects…
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