Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Allergies
Allergies affect over 100 million people annually in the U.S., and while they are often seen as a minor issue, they can have disruptive consequences. Understanding how to best manage your allergy symptoms can help prevent negative side effects and improve your day-to-day life. Effects of Allergies Allergies can make routine tasks challenging with the…
How Can I Prepare My Child for Allergy Testing?
As a parent, recognizing if your child has allergies and alleviating their symptoms can be challenging, as these symptoms often mimic other illnesses. Allergies are quite common in children, with 18.9% experiencing a seasonal allergy. Allergy tests can be helpful for identifying specific allergens and creating a management plan. Here’s a guide on how to…
How to Help Your Child with Allergies When They Return to School
As the new school year approaches, parents of children with allergies may face a unique set of challenges. Returning to school can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also expose them to various environmental allergens that can trigger uncomfortable allergy symptoms such as sneezing and coughing. Nearly one in four children have…
Can Indoor Plants Help With Allergies?
For more than 100 million Americans each year, allergies can make the simplest activities uncomfortable, producing disruptive symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing and coughing. Indoor plants have long been suggested as a potential natural remedy for improving air quality and alleviating allergy symptoms, but can they actually improve allergy symptoms? The Air-Purifying Power of…
What to Know About Allergy Relief Options
Dealing with environmental allergies can be a year-round struggle for as many as 100 million Americans each year. From pollen and pet dander to dust mites and mold, these allergens can cause sneezing, itching and general discomfort, among other symptoms. Fortunately, there are several effective allergy relief options available. Read along to learn more about…
Why Does My Child Have Chronic Ear Infections?
Painful ear infections are a rite of passage for most kids. (Remember yours? Ouch.) Most ear infections either resolve on their own or are effectively treated by antibiotics. But sometimes, ear infections or fluid in the middle ear may become a chronic problem that leads to other issues, such as hearing loss, poor school performance…
Don’t Get Caught Off-Balance This Summer With Vestibular Issues
Hiking, tennis, water sports—summer is the season to stay active outside! But if you or someone you love has a vestibular disorder, participating fully in all the summer fun may be a little more challenging. What Is a Vestibular Disorder? A vestibular disorder is a condition that affects the vestibular system, which is part of…
BOTOX vs. Fillers
It is not unusual for BOTOX® and dermal fillers to be confused. They both have the same purpose: to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles to create a smoother, more youthful appearance. However, they work in very different ways. How They Work BOTOX works by blocking signals from your nerves to your muscles, preventing them…
What to Know About Grass Pollen Allergies
Salem, Oregon is filled with lush greenery that makes for beautiful scenery. However, because of that, for those with grass pollen allergies, summer can be a challenging time for symptoms. Understanding how to manage grass pollen allergies can help make the summer more manageable. Understanding Grass Pollen Allergies Allergies occur when the body’s immune system…
What to Do When Your Child Shows Signs of Seasonal Allergies
As the seasons change, many children start displaying symptoms that can often be mistaken for a common cold. However, these symptoms might be signs of hay fever, or seasonal allergies, and are common, with approximately 14 million children experiencing environmental allergies in the U.S. If you’re a parent noticing these signs in your child, it’s…
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