One of the biggest problems with having a severe allergic reaction is that even if you carry an epipen, there might not be anyone around who knows how to use it. If you’re in anaphylactic shock, you’ll unfortunately not be … Continue reading →

A new risk has been identified from tick bites, and this one is connected, strangely, to a meat allergy. It appears that certain tick bites can cause delayed anaphylaxis, a severe form of allergic reaction, after eating red meat. It … Continue reading →

Ever had a dearly beloved pet that you just had to get rid of? Maybe your children wanted a dog, and you didn’t want to say no. Next thing you know, you’ve got a miserable headache and unbearable congestion. Of … Continue reading →

This time of year, pollen just starts piling up on everything from car windows to front porches, and more often than not it makes it inside our house as well. And for many of us, that means sniffling, sneezing, swollen … Continue reading →

Hay fever is a miserable condition that affects millions of people, some year ‘round. Causing runny noses, sneezing, congestion and sinus pressure, it’s an allergic response to indoor or outdoor airborne allergens, including pollen, dust mites and pet dander. Some … Continue reading →

Allergies can make life miserable, as people in select areas of the country know.  In Southern states, many allergy sufferers are affected year-round by both natural and environmental (indoor) allergies. In other states, however, residents have found a respite in … Continue reading →

Allergies suck, but most of us get them at one time or another. Whether it’s from blooming bushes or Grandma’s cat, allergies can make our heads feel like basketballs and make our eyes itch like we’ve been maced. But help … Continue reading →