Advanced Allergy Therapeutics
Your car might not be covered with a yellow coating during this month, but the fall season still comes with a lot of allergens. Fall allergens tend to be stealthy and hidden, unlike spring’s tree pollen. Even if the triggers are not the same, fall can still be as problematic […]
Ragweed is a soft-stemmed flowering plant that is common across the U.S. Although ragweed is abundant everywhere, it flourishes in areas that get lots of sunshine. Between spring and early fall, ragweed plants produce pollen grains that are transported by the wind. Depending on the specific location, ragweed may start […]
Bumpy, itchy, red skin can be painful, irritating, and sometimes embarrassing. Many things cause rashes, including allergies, exposure to plants like poison ivy, certain illnesses such as chickenpox and measles, as well as over-reactions to foods and environmental contacts for some people. The most common skin rashes are hives and […]
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the CDC, the World Health Organization, and every hospital in America is telling us to use hand sanitizers whenever we cannot wash our hands properly, wear face masks in public, and wear gloves when shopping. You cannot enter a medical facility or many […]
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, most people were stuck at home or were suddenly working from home, and that meant they had more time to spend with their pets. Unfortunately for some, they started to wonder if they were suffering from pet allergies they weren’t even aware of before. It is […]
After months of cold, we welcome the end of winter and the blooming colors of spring. As much as most of us enjoy springtime, we are not so thrilled with the spring allergies that follow. Spring allergies are common and there is no cure. However, specific prevention strategies can help […]
The world is in a panic about the novel Coronavirus known as COVID-19 and people are rightly concerned, especially as this virus is spreading in America just as the spring allergy season is upon us. That’s why it’s important to talk about the differences between a spring allergy and […]
As a person with food allergies, you often live your life in constant worry about accidentally eating the wrong foods, possibly containing your allergen. You may take extreme measures at times to avoid your food allergen at all costs. For some, that means they rarely dine out, and for others, […]
The colors of spring are upon us. After a harsh winter, spring brings a beautiful scene with its warm and colorful sensations. However, with spring come allergies. People face seasonal discomfort all around the world when their local plants begin pollinating. Almost 60 million Americans get sick from seasonal allergies […]
For over 100 years, scientists have wondered what really causes allergies. The recent increase in the number of individuals with food allergies has amplified the public’s concern and triggered research dollars. Are allergies genetic or caused by exposure to environmental factors? The answer is both. Allergies are the result of […]