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Apr

Why Is My Nose Always Runny?

Having a runny nose for a few days is no big deal; after all, it's something that most people deal with now and then. However, when you have a runny nose that persists for weeks or months, that’s a different story. A runny nose that refuses to go away is called chroni...

Apr

Do Allergy Shots Work?

With allergy shots, specific amounts of allergen extracts are injected into the arm, causing the body to produce antibodies that block allergic symptoms over time. Also known as "allergen immunotherapy,” it strengthens the immune system to provide lasting relief while preve...

Apr

Is My Consistent Cough a Sinus Problem?

The glands in the throat, airways, nose, intestinal tract, and stomach produce large amounts of mucus. In fact, research has shown that the nose produces about a quart of mucus every day. Mucus is a wet and thick substance that supports the body by keeping its inner lining moist...

Apr

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What Triggers Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses, the hollow spaces within the bones behind your cheekbones, in your forehead, and between your eyes. The sinuses make mucus. When they are healthy, they are filled with air. When sinuses are blocked, they f...

Apr

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What Are Common Allergy Disorders?

Allergies are how your immune system responds to a substance in your environment. It can be considered an overreaction to something that, to most other people, is harmless. This includes environmental allergies such as pollen and dust, food allergies, and allergies to medications...

Apr

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Could You Have a Food Allergy?

*NOTE - we no longer offer food and drug allergy testing at any of our facilities. We do Environmental Allergies Testing only.Food allergies can be tricky. Some people know the foods that trigger a reaction because their symptoms happen immediately, while others may not react fo...

Apr

How Can I Stop My Allergies?

If you experience symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, sinus congestion, itchy, watery eyes, and headaches, you are not alone. One in five Americans suffers from allergies. Not only can these symptoms make you miserable, but they can also lead to more severe health issues. Fort...

Apr

7 Signs You Have Allergies

Symptoms of seasonal allergies are very similar to the symptoms of the common cold. They both involve congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. Particularly when they are mild, allergy and cold symptoms can be almost identical. Nevertheless, the following clear signs can help you d...

Apr

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Do Summer Allergies Exist?

How Best to Avoid Allergies This SummerSummer is here, which means swimming pools, camp, BBQs, and outdoor festivals. Now that spring is behind us, that means no more allergies, right? Wrong!We associate allergy season with spring and fall, but summer is when grass blooms. If y...

Apr

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How Allergies Affect Your Skin

Allergy season is a challenging time for many of us. Spring brings warmer weather, but it also harbors itchy eyes, sneezing, runny noses, rashes, etc. Unfortunately, allergy season can also throw a wrench into another area of our lives.Our skin and complexions can suffer from se...

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