How to Identify and Manage Nonallergic Rhinitis
Rhinitis is a reaction that can cause nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itching and more. Rhinitis is generally considered either allergic, as a reaction to an allergen, or nonallergic, typically occurring year-round and not triggered by any known allergen. Treating allergic rhinitis may involve a combination of the following: Because a specific allergen does not…
What Are Comorbidities of Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis, often referred to as hay fever, is an allergic reaction that causes symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and a sore throat. Having chronic allergic rhinitis may also increase your risk of several other health conditions. Asthma Allergies and asthma are often intertwined. This is partly because both conditions can be…
Is There a Link Between Allergies and Nosebleeds?
Allergic reactions are caused by an immune response to contact with allergens. Allergens can include but are not limited to: When you come into contact with an allergen, the immune system sends out antibodies to attack what it believes to be a harmful foreign substance, even though it is benign. Nosebleeds can be common in…
Can Allergies Cause Snoring?
Allergy symptoms can interfere with your life in a variety of ways, including increasing your snoring and disrupting your sleep. Why Can Allergies Cause Snoring? Allergies can cause symptoms like nasal congestion, and a runny nose can lead to louder and more frequent snoring. One study examined the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and the development…
How To Manage Tree Pollen Allergies
Spring and summer bring warm weather, pool parties and fun days at Laurel Park, but they can also bring tree pollen. If you have an allergy to tree pollen, you may start experiencing symptoms including but not limited to: Because tree pollen can float through the air for miles, it can be hard to avoid…
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality When You Have Allergies
When we think about air quality, we often think of the outdoors. Whether you’re talking about wildfires that catch national attention or just experiencing high pollen levels when walking around somewhere like Laurel Park, air quality conversations are often limited to what you’re breathing outside. However, indoor quality is equally important, especially if you suffer…
Summer Checklist for Allergies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, “About one-quarter (25.7%) of adults had a seasonal allergy.” If you have seasonal allergies during the summer, you’re probably wondering what you can do to prevent symptoms. We provide a summer checklist for allergies below. Deep Clean Your Home It’s a common misconception that you will only…
Tips for Exercising Outdoors with Seasonal Allergies
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports, “In 2018, approximately 24 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). This equals around 8% (19.2 million) of adults and 7% (5.2 million) of children.” For those who are part of this population, it can be challenging to spend time outdoors…
Spring Allergies
Spring is in the air, and so are billions of tiny pollens that trigger allergy symptoms in millions of people. This condition is called seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hay fever. Hay fever can affect your quality of life. It can lead to sinus infections, can disrupt your sleep and affect your ability…
Allergy-Friendly Gardening
For many people with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), getting hands dirty in the garden has consequences. Sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion and other reactions can turn yard work into misery. With a few simple precautions, allergies don’t have to stand between you and your garden. The best times of day to be outdoors are when…