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Why Do Allergies Develop?
If you have allergies, you may be surprised to learn that you weren’t born with them. Instead, you developed the condition when your immune system first came into contact with a triggering allergen. We review…
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What’s the Relationship Between Allergies & Stress?
Allergies are not a result of stress; they occur due to the immune system overreacting to normally harmless substances called allergens. However, research shows that stress can worsen allergy symptoms. The study was published in…
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How to Tell if You’re Experiencing a Migraine or Allergies
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you’re experiencing symptoms of allergies or symptoms of a migraine, especially because people with allergies are more likely to have migraines. Knowing which you’re suffering from can…
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How Does Rain Affect Allergies?
Many people believe that rain can reduce allergy symptoms by settling pollen from the air. However, this is often not the case; many people experience worse allergy symptoms after it has rained. Below we explore…
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Sinus Issues: Allergies or a Sinus Infection?
For many people, sinus symptoms are part of having an allergies. This leads some to mistakenly believe they have a sinus infection when it is, in fact, just allergies. Below we review the differences between…
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Breaking Down Allery Myths
Allergies are extremely common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60 million people in the U.S. experience allergies each year, and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 20%…
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When Should You Take Your Child to a Pediatric ENT?
There will be several times during your child’s life when they’ll require the care of an expert ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician. Knowing what services ENTs offer and when your child needs care from…
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What Causes Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever or seasonal allergies, is caused by the immune system overreacting to a normally harmless substance that it deems a threat. When you come into contact with one of…
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What You Need to Know about Summer Allergies
A lot of people associate allergy season with springtime, but many experience symptoms well into summer. If you want to enjoy swimming at Piedmont Park Aquatic Center or hiking at without suffering from allergy symptoms,…
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Why Are Allergies Worse This Year?
If you feel that your itchy eyes, scratchy throat and sneezing after visiting Piedmont Park are getting worse with each passing year, it’s not in your head. Recent research shows that climate change is causing…