A latex allergy may not sound like a big deal, but it can really complicate life—particularly if your allergy is severe. You could easily steer clear of the obvious triggers, including rubber gloves and rubber bands, but what about foods touched by workers wearing...
At least one in five Americans has some kind of allergy. Common allergy triggers include food, dust, mold, pet dander, and, of course, the dreaded pollen. Pollens tend to take brief breaks during extreme temperatures (such as the peak of summer and dead of winter),...
SuperBowl LIII is coming up on February 3. With football fever in the air, we wanted to highlight an athlete who has overcome health challenges and continued to devote himself to the sport he loves. Christ Draft fits this profile. Many Americans know Draft for his...
Nasal inhalers, antihistamine or decongestant pills, corticosteroids—they can all take allergy symptoms down a notch, but at what cost? While many of these medications are helpful in the short-term, they can cause side effects that, in some cases, may be as bothersome...
If you feel like you’re hearing a lot more about allergies than ever before, you’re not wrong. Allergies are rising at significant rates, and here are a few statistics to prove it: Peanut allergies in children have increased by over 20 percent since 2010 (American...
When our affiliated physicians treat school-age kids for allergies, we frequently see their school performance improve in tandem with their allergy symptoms. Sadly, allergies affect more than just kids’ health; they can also affect their concentration and behavior....
