Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Causes and Coping
Posted on March 14, 2012 by in
For thousands of people the joy and optimism of springtime are ruined by the relentless onslaught of seasonal allergies. Sinus congestion, pressure headaches, painfully itchy eyes, sneezing, wheezing, coughing and asthma are all unwanted reminders of the coming allergy season. Trees are often the cause, because they are the first to pollinate each season. They [...]
Mild Winter Heralds Early Sneezin’ Season
Posted on March 5, 2012 by in
That constant sneezing you thought was a winter cold might just be the beginning of your spring allergies instead. Many areas of the United States have had warmer-than-average winter weather, which is causing trees to start pollinating earlier in some places, according to Dr. Stanley Fineman. “What we’re finding is the warmer weather is bringing [...]
Mold Allergies Thrive in Mild Winter
Posted on February 21, 2012 by in
Those who suffer from allergies are finding the usual dose of relief hard to come by this winter. Normally, winter helps reduce the factors that help cause nasal allergies, as the ground is covered in snow and temperatures plummet. But experts say warmer temperatures and increased moisture from rain have created perfect conditions for mold. [...]
What’s Making You Sneeze?
Posted on January 31, 2012 by in
You may think you have the cold that just won’t quit. But if you’ve been blowing your nose, rubbing your eyes, or suffering from congestion for more than two weeks, it’s time to consider a different diagnosis: allergies. They seem to be on the rise, a survey of more than 10,000 households found, and not [...]
Warm Weather Leads to Winter Allergies
Posted on January 18, 2012 by in
Do you feel yourself coughing, sneezing, and wiping your eyes? It might not be the winter cold – but instead outdoor allergies. The warm weather this year has created the perfect environment for mold spores to grow, and people suffering from allergies are noticing the difference. The unusual conditions outside are making some people mistake [...]
Dealing With Winter Allergies
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It’s January and you would think that allergies are gone but with the warmer weather that is just not the case. Seasonal allergies are staying around longer causing people to think they have a sinus infection. Experts say that anytime the fall weather continues you will have these type of symptoms but the biggest problem [...]