Prepare Your Home for an Allergy-Free Holiday Season
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? Keep in mind that indoor allergies are on the rise during the cold, dark months. We’ve compiled some expert tips on how to prepare your home for a big gathering so that no one, including yourself, suffers from any allergy symptoms while serving up stuffing. Common Winter Allergens…
Which Allergy Medication Should You Take?
Nearly one-third of American adults have some kind of allergy. Every person is unique, and there are many types of allergies. Due to the variation in allergies and their symptoms, a wide range of allergy medications are available to choose from, each addressing different symptoms in different ways. You may be wondering: which allergy medication…
Pumpkin Patches and Allergies
Do you have a trip to the pumpkin patch planned with the family? Don’t get spooked by sneezing and skin rashes; allergens can still catch up with you in the pumpkin patch. Let’s discuss the common reasons why you might feel sniffly after your day out and ways to find relief. Common Outdoor Allergens The…
What’s Causing My Allergy Symptoms While Hunting?
Deer season is just about to start, and preparations are underway. In addition to getting your license, cleaning your firearm or bow and getting out your gear, you might consider what prep you need to do to prevent allergy flare-ups. There are plenty of allergy triggers in the field, and a severe allergic reaction while…
Why Do My Allergies Get Worse When I Travel?
Traveling and vacationing are incredible experiences! You’ve been looking forward to relaxing, exploring and seeing what experiences your destination has to offer, whether camping in the mountains or visiting another country. But a flare-up of allergy symptoms could interrupt all of that. One has to wonder: why do allergies always seem to get worse while…
Why Am I Still Having Allergy Symptoms in the Fall?
You may think September would close pollen season and put an end to your allergy symptoms, but those beautiful red, yellow and orange leaves may cause you a few more weeks of allergies. Damp leaves rotting on lawns can harbor pollen and mold spores, extending allergy season. Fallen Leaves Can Trigger Mold Allergies Warmth and…
What To Know About Allergies and Headaches
Allergies cause a whole range of symptoms, typically involving the sinuses, nasal passages, airways and skin. These areas lead to common symptoms of runny nose, sneezing and rashes, and interestingly, they can lead to headaches, too. While headaches aren’t typically life-threatening, they can be painful and distracting, so let’s discuss what’s happening with your headaches…
Allergy Tests: Skin Prick vs. Blood Tests
If you’ve been suffering from allergy symptoms, you’re not alone: over 30% of Americans have allergies. Common allergy symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, facial pressure and a sore throat. The best way to treat allergy symptoms is to avoid your allergy triggers in the first place. However, you can’t avoid your allergy triggers…
Managing Your Pet Allergies
Pets bring joy to countless households, but they can also trigger uncomfortable allergy symptoms. If you’re struggling with pet allergies, understanding the causes and finding ways to reduce exposure can help you coexist with your furry friends. What Causes Pet Allergies? Pet allergies aren’t caused by fur itself but by proteins found in animals’ dander…
How to Identify and Remove Ragweed
Although the Willamette Valley is considered the grass seed capital of the world, weeds still play a major role for many allergy sufferers in Northern Oregon. Although it has improved over the years, ragweed, commonly found in the Midwest, still has a strong hold in the Willamette Valley and parts of Southwest Oregon. That makes…
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