Most people think of springtime pollen, flowers and buzzing insects when they consider seasonal allergies. But allergies are a year-round phenomenon, with fall being especially taxing, That’s because fall allergy triggers are different, but they can cause just as many symptoms as in spring and summer. When the weather cools and leaves begin to change, allergy symptoms can still affect those who are sensitive to their environment. Common fall allergens Flowers and fruits aren’t the only pl [Read More]
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Can You Outgrow Penicillin Allergies?
Were you told that you were allergic to penicillin as a kid? If the answer is yes, and you haven’t used it since, you might be in for a surprise. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, it is possible that you may have outgrown the allergy to penicillin, due to never being allergic in the first place. Doctors have found that 50 percent of penicillin allergic patients lose their sensitivity five years after the last reaction, and about 80 percent lose their s [Read More]
What to Expect When You Go in for an Allergy Test
If you suspect that your environment is causing you problems such as a stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, or skin rashes, you might want to have a skin allergy test to pinpoint exactly what is causing your symptoms. Fortunately, skin allergy tests are easy, almost painless, and can in many cases provide quick answers to exactly which, if any things you are sensitive to. Allergy tests can determine reactions to many specific allergens causing your symptoms, such as tree, flower pollens, animal [Read More]
Is there an Allergen in Your Bed? How Good Sleep Hygiene Can Help Alleviate Your Allergy Problems
When you crawl into your bed after a long, exhausting day, the last thing you need is to share that space with a bunch of dust mites and other allergens. That’s where good sleep hygiene can really pay off, helping you to remove or reduce pet dander, dust mites, and pollen that may be preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep. Many people are simply not aware that allergens can affect the quantity, and overall quality, of their sleep. Studies have shown however, that allergens do com [Read More]
