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When Is Allergy Season? That Depends on Your Allergy
How Long Do Seasonal Allergies Last? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 24 million Americans experience seasonal allergies, also referred to as seasonal allergic...
View ArticleContact Dermatitis: Is Your Laundry Detergent Causing a Skin Rash?
We may not think about our skin until it is red, itchy and uncomfortable. A skin rash, called contact dermatitis, can pop up seemingly out of the blue and be a significant annoyance. Trying to...
View ArticleHow to Know if You’re Having an Allergic Reaction to Antibiotics
“Am I having an allergic reaction to antibiotics?” is a common question, but a true allergic reaction to an antibiotic is actually less common than you might think. In fact, drug allergies make up...
View ArticleHow to Treat a Sinus Infection
Viral vs. Bacterial Sinus Infections: Understanding the Difference A sinus infection occurs when the air-filled cavities in your head called sinuses get infected by a virus or bacteria. This results...
View ArticleCOPD and Allergies
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that affect lung function. There are two main types: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema is lung damage caused by long-term...
View ArticleAllergic Reactions: Why Reacting Quickly Saves Lives
What Causes an Allergic Reaction? Many different substances can cause an allergic reaction, such as foods, ingredients in medications, and environmental elements. You could also have a contact...
View ArticleWhat to Do for Bites, Stings, and Rashes
Watch out for creepy crawlies Bugs can be a nuisance any time of year, but they become more active during the summer. According to experts at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research...
View ArticleFood Allergies: How They Develop and How to Treat Them
Food allergies are an immune response that typically develops in early childhood. Around 32 million people have food allergies in the United States. The most common food allergies are eggs, fish,...
View ArticleHow are Allergies and Asthma Connected?
If you have asthma, there’s a chance that pollen, mold, and other allergens trigger flare-ups for you. That’s because allergy-related asthma, known as allergic asthma or allergy-induced asthma, is the...
View ArticlePenicillin Allergy? Here Are the Signs to Know
What Penicillin Is and Where It’s Found Penicillin medications are a type of antibiotic formulated from Penicillium fungus. A funny meme making its rounds on the Internet says, “When life gives you...
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