Allergies are – at best – an annoying inconvenience. At worst, however, they can have severe consequences, affecting your airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, or digestive system, making you feel miserable, and interfering with your plans and activities. Whether you are allergic to pollen, pet dander, dust, certain foods, or other substances, getting your…
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Allergic Rhinitis Treatment: How To Prevent Allergens From Triggering Symptoms
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergic rhinitis affects about 40 to 50 million people in the United States. Allergic rhinitis is a condition that affects the nose and sinuses. It occurs when the body overreacts to allergens in the air, such as pollen, dust, or pet dander. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion,…
What Is the Difference Between an Allergist and an Immunologist?
If you have allergies, you may have been hearing about how immunology is a way of treating an allergy possibly for a lifetime. This sounds very appealing if you experience bothersome sneezing, congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, or rashes just from being exposed to certain allergens. Let’s talk about how an allergist can also function…
5 Tips on How to Avoid Cedar Allergy While Camping
Despite the frigid temperatures the winter season brings, many people still find it a fun and great time—for snuggling up, drinking hot cocoa, building a snowman, throwing a bonfire party and, for camping enthusiasts, winter camping. However, for those with seasonal allergies, particularly cedar allergies, the winter season may rather be a time to brace…
Cedar Allergy Symptoms and Treatment
Ask an Allergist: What Are the Common Symptoms of People Who Have Allergies to Cedar?
When winter comes around, those with seasonal allergies in some parts of the United States – such as in Texas – begin to experience symptoms of mountain cedar allergies. Mountain cedar is actually the Ashe juniper tree, which is a drought-tolerant evergreen tree that produces pollen in wintertime. Mountain cedar is primarily found in Texas,…
Advantages of Visiting an Allergist
An allergist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating allergic conditions, such as hay fever, skin allergies, and food allergies. An allergy is when your immune system mistakenly interprets a substance as a foreign invader (such as a virus), and most people who have allergies are allergic to similar things. While allergies are not…
10 Tips for Success When Visiting an Allergist
Making an appointment with an allergist is a crucial first step towards taking better control of your allergies and restoring your quality of life. As with seeing any other type of healthcare professional, there are things you want to do to make the most out of your visit to your allergist. Below are 10 simple…
What Does an Allergist Do to Test for Allergies?
An allergy is an abnormal immunological response to an allergen. An allergen is something that actually causes a mistaken response by your immune system – your system thinks it’s a foreign invader trying to attack your body, so the body overreacts by trying to overwhelm it and to get it out of your body. This…
Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that occurs when an allergen causes inflammation inside the nose. It can cause cold-like symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sore throat. Although non-fatal, allergic rhinitis can lead to other complications, such as sinusitis and sleep apnea, when left untreated. Fortunately, there are several treatment options that…
