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How to Cope with Winter Allergies
It’s getting chilly out and, just like clockwork, you’re back sniffling again. But before you write off that stuffy nose as just another cold, you may want to consider that the culprit could actually be winter allergies.
Allergy Home Remedies: What Does and Doesn't Work
When allergy season hits, many patients scramble for a way to keep symptoms at bay. If you're looking at home remedies, be sure to get the facts about their effectiveness.
Allergy Season in Full Bloom
When spring is in full swing, allergy season isn't far behind. But what can patients do to help keep themselves allergy-free this season?
The Nose Knows: Neti Pot Safety and Use
The habit of purposefully pouring water up your nose might seem like a strange one, but it's increasingly becoming a part of more people's routine.
Halloween Tips for Kids With Food Allergies
For parents of children with food allergies, one of the scariest parts of Halloween is the possibility of an allergic reaction to treats. But food allergies don't have to cramp your trick-or-treater's scary style.
How to Deal With a Bad Air Day
If you see smog, you can probably assume the air quality is bad, but what you might not see in the air can be just as dangerous to your health.
How to Cope with Spring Allergies
It can be tough to enjoy the outdoors in bloom if you can’t stop sneezing. Taking a few steps before you step out the door can help ease the effect of spring allergies.
Home is Where the Allergens Are?
Many people with allergies know when the mold counts are high or pollen is on the rise in their area. But it can be equally important to have insight into the state of potential allergens inside the home.
Allergic or Intolerant?
Does your stomach get a little rumbly after eating certain foods? It’s pretty obvious that pigging out on pizza, ice cream, candy and French fries may give you a stomach ache, but what about when symptoms develop after more typical meals?
Meal-Time Madness
Many people are bothered by seasonal allergies – sneezing and wheezing when certain pollens roll in. But for those allergic to certain foods (a less common type of allergy) the condition can take on whole new precautions and reactions.