So now that you know that you have allergies, it’s time to figure out what allergen or allergens you are allergic too. There are many different possibilities on the identity of what the substance is that’s triggering the immune system to react the way it is. Curiosity about allergy testing drew me to some online [...]
Everyone who suffers from allergies knows that the symptoms associated with the condition make for a miserable lifestyle. Allergies occur when your body overreacts to things that don’t cause problems for most people. Allergens are the things that cause allergies. The most common allergens include dust mites, pollen, ragweed, mold, and pet dander. Symptoms can [...]
It’s almost that time of year again. The time of year when summer fun in the sun turns into the sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes that are triggered by Fall allergy season. According to an article from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Fall allergy season now extends longer than usual. [...]
There isn’t much we can do about breathing harmful air pollutants into our lungs the minute we step outside the door of our house in the morning. On top of breathing harmful greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions, people who are sensitive to allergens are exposed to an even more unpleasant environment. With this being [...]
Allergies can be a real pain to all those who suffer from their symptoms. According to allergy facts and figures, there are 50 million Americans alone who suffer from some type or from of allergy. Understanding allergies and symptoms can be broken down by the type of allergen (or a foreign protein substance) that triggers [...]
Within the United States today, at least one in five Americans suffers from some type of allergy. Allergies can be triggered by many different sources. Cat and dog allergies stem from pet dander buildup within the home. Grass, ragweed, and pollen allergies (commonly known as seasonal allergies) create nightmares for people in the Fall and [...]