Allergy sufferers can attest to the fact that this spring and summer have brought on notably high levels of pollen. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that relief is coming any time soon. Wisconsin media publication WLUK-TV FOX 11 reports that fall allergy season, which is characterized by a large presence of ragweed pollen, has already begun. Read More »
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Keeping your eyes healthy and safe during allergy season
Your eyes are delicate parts of your body that can easily become damaged if you aren’t careful. This is especially important to keep in mind during allergy season, when your eyes, nose and throat can become severely affected by pollen and other ubiquitous irritants. Read More »
Infographic: How humidity affects allergy sufferers and what you can do about it
The good news is, there are plenty of steps that allergy and asthma sufferers can take to keep humidity levels down and eliminate allergens, from purchasing hypoallergenic bedding to using dehumidifiers. To find out more about how you can address each of the problems listed above, check out Allergy Be Gone’s infographic on humidity. Read More »
New research reveals genetic glitch that could explain most allergies
Recently, scientists from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and the Johns Hopkins Institute of Genetic Medicine made an exciting discovery that reveals a genetic glitch that may cause all different types of allergies. Read More »
Prepare for ragweed allergies by taking antihistamines
Allergy sufferers in Ohio should be prepared for a more severe onslaught of ragweed pollen than year’s past, states cleveland.com, thanks to the abundance of rain over the past several weeks. Read More »
Questions to ask before sending a child who has asthma or allergies to summer camp
Here are a few important questions parents should ask before sending a child who suffers from asthma or allergies to summer camp. Read More »
Acupuncture and managing allergy symptoms without using meds
If you suffer from allergies but don’t want to rely on medications to stay healthy, here’s some good news. There are a number of allergy products and methods you can adopt that are just as effective at helping you avoid symptoms without you ever having to seek out a prescription. Read More »
Climate change making it worse for allergy-sufferers
Pollen counts are expected to more than double by 2040 according to a study presented to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology last year. The study, conducted at the USDA-ARS Climate Stress Laboratory, says pollen seasons have already lengthened by more than two weeks since 1995. The culprit is climate change. Read More »
Scientists determine what causes cat dander allergies
The approximately 10 million people in the United States who are allergic to felines will be happy to hear that a new study published in The Journal of Immunology may hold the answer to what causes cat dander allergies. Read More »
Dealing with allergies at work
Your workplace is the one place you need to feel healthy and focused in order to concentrate on the job at hand. If you’re experiencing allergy symptoms like sneezing, coughing, itching and stuffy or runny nose, instead of letting your productivity suffer, start thinking about what allergy products you can use to make your workspace allergen-free. Read More »