Unexpected Places for Common Allergens
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies every year. Living with allergies can be a constant battle, with symptoms seemingly triggered out of nowhere. It may seem easy to predict where common allergens like dust mites, pollen, pet dander and mold will be found, but these allergens may hide in surprising places….
How to Navigate Allergens When Gift Shopping
Many people are familiar with the age-old struggle to find the perfect gift for a loved one. There are countless things to consider, from clothing sizes to favorite TV shows and books. One aspect you may not have thought about when looking for just the right thing is how allergens may impact your options. Whether…
Tips for Managing Chronic Hives
It is likely that at least once in your life, you have experienced those red, itchy bumps or welts on your skin that seem to appear from out of nowhere. Those bumps are called hives, and nearly 1 in 5 people will experience them in their lifetime. When you experience hives lasting longer than six…
Tips for Packing an Allergen-Free Lunch for Your Child
If your child or a child you know has food allergies, it can be difficult to pack a nutritious, allergen-free lunch daily. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America about 20 million people in the U.S. have food allergies and about 4 million U.S. children have food allergies. Most food allergy reactions stem…
How to Combat Fatigue From Allergies
Congestion, hives, headache, sneezing, red or watery eyes and more are common symptoms of allergies. While these symptoms can be a nuisance during the day, their effect on sleep quality may present additional problems. Along with impaired cognitive abilities, irritability and mood swings, cumulative poor sleep can lead to an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes,…
How Allergies Can Affect Your Sleep
Not only do allergies make you feel unwell, but they can also affect your sleep. Let’s look at why that is, as well as what you can do to get a better night’s rest. Sleep Problems Are Worse in People with Allergies Studies have shown that adults and children who suffer from allergic rhinitis are…
What Is Nonallergic Rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis, better known as allergies, is an immune system response wherein the body reacts to a foreign substance it deems harmful by releasing histamine. The release of histamine causes the symptoms most often associated with allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes and hives. Nonallergic rhinitis is similar to allergic rhinitis in its presentation but…
Tips for Exercising Outdoors With Seasonal Allergies
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, exhibits symptoms such as watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and more. Hay fever is extremely widespread. In 2021, approximately 81 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with hay fever. Hay fever doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying outdoor exercises. Whether you prefer yoga in Clark Creek…
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…
Can Allergies Cause Snoring?
Allergies can make everything more difficult, including getting a good night’s sleep. Symptoms like nasal congestion can make breathing difficult and lead to increased snoring and other sleep issues. Common Allergy Symptoms That Lead to Snoring If you have allergies, your body mistakes a substance like pet dander or pollen as something harmful and mounts…
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