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…
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 Vaccine and Allergy Immunotherapy: What to Keep in Mind
You might be wondering whether it’s a good idea to delay getting the COVID-19 vaccine if you’ve had allergy immunotherapy. Keeping this in mind, there are other things to consider, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. For instance, patients with allergies to oral medications, foods, insects, latex and environmental allergens are…
What’s Causing Your Winter Allergies?
While spring may be just around the corner, winter is still here for a few more weeks. Many associate seasonal allergies with spring when flowers and trees fill the air with pollen, but winter has its own set of allergens. Understanding what causes winter allergies can not only help you find relief for these last…
Is Climate Change Making Your Allergies Worse?
While some people associate hay fever with a case of the springtime sniffles, for many it has major consequences. In addition to causing discomfort, seasonal allergies can exacerbate asthma, weaken your defense against respiratory viruses and even require a visit to the emergency room. Unfortunately, a new study that examined nearly three decades worth of…
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