Spring is on its Way – Prepare
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Spring is definitely a feast for the eyes, with flowers popping up everywhere, but for some, it’s a nightmare. Along with these colorful flowers and warm, sunny days the pollen comes. And to many allergy sufferers, misery.
Remember the severity of allergies can depend on the weather. Some of the negative contributers can be rain (it leads to more mold), wind (it blows the pollen around), and warmer days (more plants will bloom quicker so more pollen is created). Continue reading…
Relief For Allergy Eyes
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Besides itchy skin, itchy and red eyes are one of the top allergy bothers. All different kinds of allergies can effect eyes, including food allergies that swell them, animals that irritate them and other environmental irritants like dust, pollen or even a lot of unknowns. Because the eyes don’t have the barriers that other systems in the body do, they are often the first part affected by allergies. But besides knowing what irritates them and trying to stay away, it is also important to know how to treat them. Continue reading…
Pets on Airplanes
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Recently we were on a flight and not one, but two dogs were on it. Now I don’t have a problem with pets on planes, but I am not allergic to them, and unless up close and personal, no one in my family does. However, just as there is currently a lot of controversy over allergy provoking foods on planes, there is some debate about whether pets should be allowed on planes. Continue reading…
Beating Winter Allergies
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Though winter is a nice time for pollen allergy sufferers, now we have to deal with everything inside – dust, pet dander, mold, dry air… Continue reading…
The Gift of an Allergy Pillow
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It’s holiday time and finding the perfect gift for someone is always tricky. You don’t want to give them something they don’t need, doesn’t fit, or have too many of already. What about a new hypoallergenic pillow for someone with allergies? For those suffering from environmental allergies, it can be a daily struggle and a new pillow or pillow set would be a great gift and soothe the allergies, plus offer a better night’s sleep. Add some nice wintery pillow cases, and you’ll be all set. Allergy free pillows are made of different hypoallergenic materials to resist and be kinder to allergies. Pillows are something we forget to replace, but it is amazing what a good pillow can do for a good night’s sleep and allergy help, too. Continue reading…
Surviving a Candle/Scent Allergy
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Have you ever gone into someone’s home, and though it smells great, you can’t stop sneezing, get a headache or maybe have trouble breathing? If they have candles burning, it could be that you are experiencing a candle allergy. Often it is the fragrance from the candle itself that leads to the sensitivity. Continue reading…
Allergies and Fatigue
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Environmental allergy symptoms are more than sneezing and itchy eyes. They can manifest in headaches, stomach problems, and sleep disorders. People with upper respiratory allergies often suffer from not only sleepiness, but significant fatigue which can infringe on daily life. Continue reading…
Rugs and Blinds to Help Fight Allergies
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We know allergies are on the rise, from food allergies to hay fever to asthma related allergies. We all try to keep our homes as allergy free as possible, and sometimes that means getting rid of dust collectors, like carpets and draperies. Here are a few new alternatives I recently came across online. Continue reading…
Rain: Good or Bad for Allergies?
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We had a really wet spring, which made for beautiful flowers, then a really dry summer, which has lasted and lasted. Finally, yesterday, there was rain. I personally love rain, and nothing beats a rainy Sunday. But what does it do for allergies? Continue reading…
What Medicines to Use for Treating Seasonal Allergies
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Sometimes it can be really hard to know which medicines to use to treat allergies. For instance, what do you need when you can’t stop from sneezing your head off as opposed to what to use when there is that lingering congested feeling and stuffiness. Sometimes allergies lead to other ailments, but those need to be treated separately, like ear infections. The basic medicines used to treat allergies are antihistamines, decongestants, corticosteroids, and combinations of these. Continue reading…
