With spring in the air, plants and trees are bursting into an explosion of colorful blossoms. That’s great on the eyes, but not necessarily on the nose and sinuses as allergens fill the air, kicking up hay fever and other pollen allergy symptoms. There is nothing...
As many as 4 out of 10 kids suffer with allergies*. Common symptoms of kids allergies include the following. Runny or stuffy nose Sneezing Eczema or hives Asthma or wheezing Chronic ear infections Upset stomach (from food allergies) Medications Antihistamines,...
Allergy medications like antihistamines and steroids can treat the symptoms of allergy but only allergy immunotherapy has been proven to alter the underlying allergic disease. It used to be that if you wanted to get to the root of your allergy problem through...
While asthma is a growing health concern, it doesn’t have to take athletes out of the game. Here are some thoughts on asthma and how to control it. Facts About Asthma Asthma is the constriction of the smooth muscle around the airways, a swelling of the mucosal...
Remember when our hands were dirty and we had to find a sink? Now we can reach for antibacterial soaps. And for a smudge or spill, we have bleach wipes at the ready. Our society has become obsessed with cleanliness, but is it paying off? A Little Dirt May not Hurt...
With Valentine’s Day in February, love is in the air, but did you know that love affects more than just emotions? It can influence your health, too. Here’s how: Healthier Immune System Being in a relationship brings additional feelings of worth and...
