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The Connection Between Allergies and Sleep Apnea
Allergies and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are two common health conditions that can significantly affect daily life. Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to substances like pollen, while OSA involves repeated interruptions in breathing…
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Why Allergy Season Can Leave You with a Bloody Nose
When allergy season hits, many can expect stuffy noses, sneezing and itchy eyes. But if you also notice traces of blood when you blow your nose or have more productive nosebleeds, you’re not alone. It’s…
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Reasons for Your Cough This Winter
There’s a reason winter is known as cold and flu season. These ailments are common during the colder months, which can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like coughing. While ailments like the common coldtypicallygo away on…
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Tips for Relief from Cat-Related Allergies
Does someone in your household really want a cat, even though you are allergic to them? Or maybe you didn’t know you were allergic until you brought a kitten home from an Atlanta rescue shelter…
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Local Spring Allergens Unique to Georgia and Their Effects
The Origins of Allergens in Georgia Georgia’s unique climate and vegetation create a perfect storm for spring allergies. The state is home to mild winters and long growing seasons which means longer, staggered blooming times…
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Creating Allergy-Safe Halloween Costumes: Tips for a Worry-Free Night
Halloween presents the perfect opportunity to express your creativity through fun costumes. For people with allergies, however, the new materials can create challenges. Let’s take a look at a few tips to help you create…
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Tips To Reduce and Manage Your Adult Ear Infections
Dealing with recurring ear infections as an adult can be incredibly frustrating. While we often associate earaches with childhood, they can persist into adulthood, creating ongoing discomfort and concern. Adult ear infections occur when bacteria…
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Common Environmental Allergy Triggers And How To Avoid Them
Environmental allergies cause your immune system to react to seemingly harmless substances. Symptoms often include congestion, sneezing, itchy nose and eyes, red or watery eyes, fatigue and headache. When you have environmental allergies, it can…
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How Does the Immune System Generate Allergy Symptoms
Allergies affect more than 100 million Americans each year. The symptoms can range from from mild annoyance and irritation to reactions that require immediate medical attention. But how exactly do allergies develop, and what role…
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Allergies and Exercise: How to Stay Active Without Suffering
Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but for the 100 million people who experience allergies, staying active can be a challenge. Allergies can be exacerbated during exercise, leading to discomfort and discouraging individuals…
