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…
What To Know About Pediatric Environmental Allergens
Environmental allergies can be a concern for parents if they start to impact a child’s quality of life. Understanding the causes, symptoms and management strategies can help alleviate that concern. Nearly one in five children have a seasonal allergy, according to the CDC. The leading allergens for children are like that of adults. Understanding the…
Get Ahead of Fall Ragweed Season With These Late Summer Tips
Buckle up, allergy sufferers—this fall, ragweed season could be a bumpy ride. Research shows that climate change is causing the ragweed pollen season to last three weeks longer than it used to.1 And if fall’s pollen counts are anything like this past spring’s—where daily ragweed pollen counts were 32 times higher than normal—we may…
When Should I Begin to Take Allergy Precautions Where I Live?
Different allergens peak in different seasons and preparations can be taken to feel your best during the allergy season that affects you most. Salem is not different and is a hotspot for seasonal allergies. More than 100 million people experience allergy symptoms each year, so understanding the local allergens and preparing for them can make…
How Bad Are Allergens Where I Live?
Living somewhere with beautiful outdoor activities can provide triggers for many allergy sufferers, and nearly 100 million people in the U.S. suffer from them. As spring blooms and pollen fills the air, residents often find themselves battling itchy eyes, sneezing fits and congestion. How bad are allergens where you live, and how can you find…
What To Know About Pollen Where I Live
As your city blossoms with foliage and blooms, pollen becomes an unavoidable part of daily life, triggering sneezing fits and itchy eyes. More than 100 million people experience allergies in the U.S. each year. Understanding pollen counts and levels where you live can help you manage your environmental allergy symptoms triggered by pollen. Salem’s temperate…
What to Know About Hay Fever
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common impact of environmental allergies and affects approximately 81 million people in the U.S. each year. As your city blooms with its lush landscapes and diverse plant life, many are left struggling with the symptoms of this seasonal affliction. Understanding the common causes, peak seasons and…
Tips To Spring Clean Allergies Out of Your Life
As the sun casts its warm glow and nature begins to bloom, it’s natural to start envisioning your spring to-do list. Amidst plans for outdoor adventures and leisurely afternoons by Walter Wirth Lake, consider incorporating allergy-friendly cleaning tasks into your agenda. How Common Are Allergies? More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies…
What Role Does Vitamin C Play in Allergy Symptoms
Vitamin C has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of holistic health and wellness practices. Abundantly present in fruits and vegetables, vitamin C serves many benefits, including: One less discussed benefit of vitamin C is its potential to positively impact your allergy symptoms. Let’s delve into this vitamin’s influence on allergies and strategies for ensuring…
Climate Change Hurts Allergy Sufferers
Each year, does it seem like your eyes are getting itchier? Is your nose runnier? Maybe your sinuses are getting stuffier, too? If so, you’re not just imagining things. Recent research has found that the pollen season is growing longer and more severe due to climate change. Longer Growing Season Increases Airborne Pollen Climate change…
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