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What Causes Allergies to Develop?
Allergic disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide. In the U.S., more than 100 million people experience various types of allergies each year. Allergies can impact any individual and develop at…
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Why Do I Have Allergies Indoors: Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality
When we think of allergies, we often think of getting the sniffles when walking through a park or that it only occurs at certain times of the year. Outdoor allergies do have an impact on…
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What To Know About the New Guidelines for Treating Anaphylaxis
Nearly one in three U.S. adults reported having an allergy in 2021. Symptoms of allergies may be as mild as coughing, sneezing and congestion or as severe as anaphylaxis. What Is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a…
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How Do Allergies Impact Mental Health?
Mental health is often not talked about in conjunction with allergies. Allergies are also widespread, impacting an estimated 100 million people per year in the U.S. It is the sixth most common chronic condition. Studies…
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What Does Fluttering In The Ear Mean?
If you’ve ever experienced fluttering in the ear, it may have felt and sounded like a butterfly flapping its wings in your ear. The sensation has a few primary causes, most of which aren’t serious.…
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How To Keep Allergens in Mind When Gift Shopping
There are countless things to keep in mind when completing your holiday shopping. You may need to remember everyone’s clothing sizes, game preferences or favorite books. One consideration that many often omit from their lists…
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How to Tell if You’re Having an Allergic Reaction
More than 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction each year. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance (allergen), like pollen or pet dander, by releasing histamine.…
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What to Know About Winter Allergies
When the weather starts getting colder, you may notice that a runny nose and itchy eyes become commonplace. These symptoms may arise in the winter for many reasons, including a cold or flu and a…
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What Are Some Common Fall Allergy Triggers?
For many across the country, fall ushers in a new allergy season, raising questions about the best ways to alleviate side effects. It’s helpful to know common allergens for your area to best treat your…
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What Are Some Common Causes of Eye Allergies?
Eye allergies, also called allergic conjunctivitis, are common in up to 40% of the population. It occurs when an allergen causes the tissue inside the eyelid and outside of the eyeball to become inflamed. Let’s…