Spring cleaning often a sneezing nightmare for allergy sufferers
The warm weather brings with it the urge to open the windows and start cleaning out the closets, but for allergy suffers the spring cleaning bug can be miserable.
View ArticleIs the next 'new' cancer drug already in your medicine cabinet?
It turns out that the same types of drugs that help reduce watery eyes and runny noses during allergy season might also help ward off tumors too. A new research report appearing in the July 2014 issue...
View ArticleSpring is here, but so are allergies
Spring has finally arrived in Cincinnati, but soon to follow will be the coughing, sneezing and wheezing that comes with allergies, hay fever and asthma—three warm weather killjoys most could do without.
View ArticleSpring allergies linked to some food allergies, specialist says
People sensitive to today's high tree pollen count for birch and oak could also be susceptible to allergies with carrots, celery and almonds.
View ArticleFDA OKs Merck tablet to reduce ragweed allergies
U.S. regulators have again approved a Merck & Co. tablet for gradually reducing seasonal allergies, this time for ragweed pollen.
View ArticleFive things to know about seasonal allergies
Seasonal allergies are one of the most common medical problems in America, with around 20 percent of people affected. That means that if you do not personally have allergies, chances are a close...
View ArticleHow to tell a cold from an allergy in winter
If your "common cold" has been hanging around for more than a week, it may not be a cold at all. It might actually be an allergy disguised as a cold.
View ArticleSpring allergies coming into bloom
(HealthDay)—With winter loosening its icy grip on most of the United States, it's time to think about spring allergies, a doctor says.
View ArticleEase allergy symptoms without injections
It's been a winter to remember in the Tristate, complete with snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures. But with temperatures finally warming up, spring is in sight with challenges of its own: seasonal...
View ArticleSpring allergy season could be a bloomin' nightmare
(HealthDay)—If you've got seasonal allergies, you probably already know that spring has finally arrived. And, some experts are predicting that this allergy season may be one of the worst in years.
View ArticleEducating the immune system to prevent allergies
With the arrival of spring, millions of Canadians have begun their annual ritual of sneezing and wheezing due to seasonal allergies. A research team at the Montreal Children's Hospital from the...
View ArticleHigh pollen levels hitting allergy sufferers hard
Ah, springtime. Sunny days, fresh breezes and everything is in bloom – including seasonal allergies.
View ArticleHay fever sufferers prefer prescription medication, but use over-the-counter...
Anyone suffering with seasonal allergies knows the local pharmacy carries shelves full of over-the-counter medications to help manage symptoms. Unfortunately, most seasonal allergy sufferers take...
View ArticleAllergy and asthma sufferers beware as holiday season kicks in
(HealthDay)—There are a number of steps people with allergies and asthma can take to deal with the challenges they may face over the holidays, an expert says.
View ArticleAn expert's guide to sneezin' season
(HealthDay)—This could be a bad spring allergy season and people with allergies need to be prepared, an expert warns.
View ArticleDNA methylation in adulthood linked to season of birth
(HealthDay)—DNA methylation in adulthood is associated with season of birth and may influence the effect of season of birth on allergy, according to a study published online March 12 in Allergy.
View ArticleDNA markers link season of birth and allergy risk
Researchers at the University of Southampton have discovered specific markers on DNA that link the season of birth to risk of allergy in later life.
View ArticleSpring allergies? don't assume it's only pollen
(HealthDay)—Spring allergy season is here, so if you know your triggers you can start reducing your symptoms, experts say.
View ArticleTips for surviving this spring's allergy season
April showers may bring the loveliness of May flowers, but, for some, the pollen that accompanies those flowers is an unwelcomed tagalong to warmer weather. Pollen, a fine yellowish powder transported...
View ArticleEasing your child's allergies
(HealthDay)—Up to 40 percent of children in the United States have nasal allergies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
View ArticlePollen allergies have increased among Swedish adults
The prevalence of pollen allergies among adults in Sweden has increased. However, the prevalence of allergies to furred animals, mites or mold has not. These were the results of a new study at...
View ArticleSeasonal allergies could change your brain
Hay fever may do more than give you a stuffy nose and itchy eyes, seasonal allergies may change the brain, says a study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience.
View ArticleAllergies? Probiotic combination may curb your symptoms, new study finds
As we head into allergy season, you may feel less likely to grab a hanky and sneeze. That's because new University of Florida research shows a probiotic combination might help reduce hay fever...
View ArticleWelcome spring and still survive your allergies
(HealthDay)—If you have seasonal allergies, the arrival of spring on Monday is probably less about warmth and flowers and more about itchy eyes and congestion.
View ArticleReady for spring allergies?
(HealthDay)—Spring routinely spells misery for allergy sufferers, but a recent survey reveals that most patients don't try to manage their symptoms until it's too late.
View ArticlePollen may impair pupils' performance
Spring is exam time – and pollen season. It's also a bad combination for pupils suffering from pollen allergies, or hay fever.
View ArticleExpert recommends careful flower selection to prevent allergic reactions this...
When it comes to allergies, all flowers are not created equal, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. If your mom suffers from allergies, be sure to select her Mother's Day flowers...
View ArticleAllergy relief do's and don'ts
(HealthDay)—As the seasons change, more and more people are sneezing because of allergies. And the numbers are rising, with those in urban areas particularly affected, according to the American Academy...
View ArticleDon't let fall allergies leave you in the cold
As the cooler weather moves in, the potential for fall allergies increases. One University of Alabama at Birmingham ear, nose and throat specialist says taking the right precautions and being aware of...
View ArticleSniffing out the best allergy treatment
(HealthDay)—Seasonal allergies make life miserable for millions of Americans.
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