Did you know that not all seasonal allergies are caused by the same thing? In fact, there are many different aspects of nature and seasonal changes that can cause seasonal allergy symptoms. Here’s what you need to know. What causes an allergy? An allergic reaction happens when your body is
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Why You Should Talk to a Doctor Before Taking OTC Allergy Meds
You go into the local drug store, find the aisle with allergy medicine, and become overwhelmed with choices. There are several brands, and each brand has several formulas. Different brands use different active ingredients as well, so they are not all the same. Most people have no idea which allergy
When to Seek Care for Seasonal Allergies
When to Seek Care for Seasonal Allergies Seasonal allergies can come on at any stage of your life; and if you are just getting allergies for the first time, you might be wondering at what point you need to seek care from a doctor. The fact of the matter is
Not a Cure: What Allergy Shots Really Do
Not a Cure: What Allergy Shots Really Do There has been a lot of buzz lately about allergy shots, and a lot of patients with allergies are pretty excited at the thought of not having to worry as much about their health. But there are also a lot of misconceptions
Protecting Your Sinuses While Traveling
When you are traveling by plane, there are a lot of things to consider for your flight. One of the issues that most people don’t think about is sinus issues that can occur when the plane ascends and descends. These two points of your air travel cause cabin pressure changes
Why Over the Counter Treatments Don’t Work
Why Over the Counter Treatments Don’t Work For some mild allergy sufferers, over-the-counter treatments can be effective. However, many allergy patients find that these treatments either don’t work at all or quit working over time. It is usually a good idea to see an allergist for treatment rather than assuming
Most Common Florida Allergies
Most Common Florida Allergies Spring is here, and allergy season is upon us. The allergy season starts earlier in Florida than other places, with some people seeing symptoms as early as February. By March, we start seeing a prevalence of spring allergies. There are a lot of different things that
What Is Chronic Cough Syndrome, and How Is It Treated?
What Is Chronic Cough Syndrome, and How Is It Treated? Do you find yourself coughing frequently without a probable cause? Coughing is a natural and common symptom that most people have occasionally throughout their life. In most cases, coughing resolves itself within a couple of weeks. However, in some cases
Preparing for Spring Allergies
Preparing for Spring Allergies Do you usually have spring allergies? If your symptoms haven’t started already, now is the time to prepare for your spring allergies. Careful preparation can help you manage your allergy symptoms and make springtime more bearable. February is the start of spring and pollination in Florida,
New Biologics Treatments for Asthma
Do you suffer from severe eosinophilic asthma? Eosinophilic asthma is the most common type of asthma, and it can have serious health effects. Most of the time eosinophilic asthma is treated with inhalers and steroids, but these can also have long-term health effects. Now there are two new biologics treatments