Seasonal allergies are common among many Americans. If not managed properly, they can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose. Seasonal allergies and COVID-19 can cause many of the same symptoms, making it more difficult to recognize whether that runny nose is a normal part of your…
Asthma, hay fever, and other allergy-related conditions are common health problems, with as many as 50 million Americans reporting to have an allergy-related disease. Although some allergy-related conditions, such as mild hay fever, may not cause too much of a problem, there are some symptoms that should not be ignored. Allergies occur when the body’s…
Allergies, while mostly notorious for causing annoying symptoms, can also trigger or exacerbate asthma. Allergy-induced asthma (allergic asthma) occurs when your immune system overreacts to an allergen (e.g., pollen, mold, dust mite, etc.) you inhaled and produces antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (lgE), which then prompt your cells to produce histamine. Histamine is what is…
The bevy of distressing symptoms allergies bring on can have a significant impact on anyone’s quality of life. If you’re living with allergies, the nasty discomforts, such as runny nose, headache, watery eyes, constant sneezing, and sore throat become all-too-familiar realities that you constantly need to anticipate and avoid. While home remedies and over-the-counter medications…
