Can Humidity Influence Your Allergies?
Many factors can contribute to your allergies, like the time of day and the amount of wind. But did you know that humidity can also have an effect, particularly on the allergen counts in your home? We review how this factor can affect your allergies below. What Does the Research Show? According to a study…
How to Host an Allergy-Friendly Event
Allergies are an incredibly common condition affecting millions of Americans. According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, “in 2018, approximately 24 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). This equals around 8% (19.2 million) of adults and 7% (5.2 million) of children.” With statistics like that, it’s…
Tips for Exercising Outdoors with Seasonal Allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “In 2018, approximately 24 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). This equals around 8% (19.2 million) of adults and 7% (5.2 million) of children.” If you’re among this population and wish to start working out outside as the weather…
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Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing. What is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)? When you see a doctor or other health care provider,…
Tips For Living With Serious Allergies
Allergic reactions can range from mild to life-threatening. If you have serious allergies, let’s look at some of the best steps you can take to keep yourself safe. What Happens During an Allergic Reaction? If you have allergies, it means your body is reacting to a harmless substance (like the pollen you might encounter while…
Why Do Allergies and Asthma Frequently Occur Together?
Separately, allergies and asthma are both common conditions. However, research has shown that they often occur together as well. Let’s take a look at why allergies and asthma are connected, as well as what you can do to manage your symptoms. What Happens When You Come in Contact With an Allergen? If you have allergies,…
How To Manage Your Allergy Triggers at Home
Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. If you’re one of the millions who suffer, you are probably looking for ways to eliminate your symptoms. One of the best ways to reduce your allergy symptoms is to eliminate or minimize exposure to your triggers. Since most of us spend…
Facts About Allergy Headaches
If you’ve noticed that in addition to a runny nose and itchy eyes, your allergies seem to cause headaches, you aren’t alone. Both sinus headaches and migraines appear to be linked to allergies. Sinus Headaches Sinus headaches cause pain in the sinus area of the face, such as the cheeks and forehead. They can be…
