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Managing Severe Allergies
Most people who suffer from allergies have mild to moderate symptoms. However, some people experience severe allergy symptoms that can significantly impact their lives and even lead to hospitalization or death if not treated promptly.…
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How Does Cold Weather Affect Your Allergies?
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience one or more types of allergies each year. Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to a substance (allergen) it believes is harmful by releasing histamine.…
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Can Allergies Increase Your Child’s Risk of an Ear Infection?
Approximately five out of six children will have at least one ear infection before their third birthday, making it one of the most common reasons young children see a doctor. Ear infections occur when the…
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Can Allergies Cause Ear Pain?
Nearly one in three U.S. adults and over one in four U.S. children reported a seasonal allergy, food allergy or eczema in 2021. Allergies most commonly cause sneezing, inflammation, headache, coughing, runny or stuffy nose…
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How to Identify and Manage Drug Allergies
When many of us think of allergies, we usually think about hay fever and having symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes and nasal congestion. However, you can have allergies to other substances that don’t produce many…
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How Are Allergies and Heartburn Connected?
Allergies are the sixth-leading cause of long-term illness in the U.S., with more than 50 million people experiencing an allergic reaction each year. You may be aware of common allergy symptoms such as trouble breathing,…
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Can You Develop Allergies at Any Age?
Allergies are an incredibly common condition that affects millions of Americans every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25.7% of adults have a seasonal allergy, and 6.2% have a food…
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Tips For Packing an Allergen-Free Lunch For Your Child
Food allergies are a common pediatric issue. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), roughly four million children in the United States (5.8%) have food allergies. If you have a child with…
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Are Your Allergies Making You Tired?
Allergies are no fun for a lot of reasons. Not only can symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes make you feel generally unwell, but they can also increase your fatigue as well.…
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Can Allergies Affect Your Mood?
Anyone who deals with constant allergy symptoms can tell you they aren’t a pleasant experience. However, research has shown that not only are allergies not fun to deal with, but they can significantly affect your…