Rising Incidence of Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Lone Star Tick Meat Allergy in Minnesota
As temperatures continue to rise, a new trend is emerging in Minnesota — an increase in lone star tick reports. Typically associated with the southern United States, this tick species has made its presence known further north. The consequences of a lone star tick bite go beyond the usual discomfort, as it has been linked…
Can Allergies Cause Dizziness?
Dizziness is a common symptom and side effect of many other conditions. One that may surprise you is allergies. We review the connection between allergies and dizziness in this post. What Causes Allergies? Your immune system works to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But for those with allergies, their immune systems mistake…
Tips For Traveling With Allergies
As crazy as it sounds, we’re quickly approaching summer! For many of us, that means it’s time to go on vacation. While traveling can be stressful for everyone, it can pose some unique challenges to the more than 100 million people in the United States with allergies. Before You Travel Taking steps before you even…
If You Have Allergies, It’s Important To Manage The Triggers in Your Home
Millions of Americans deal with allergy symptoms every year. In fact, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. One of the best ways to minimize your allergy symptoms is to reduce exposure to your triggers. Let’s go over ways to…
How Allergies are Affecting Your Sleep
Not only do allergies make you feel unwell, but they can also affect your sleep. Let’s look at why that is, as well as what you can do to get a better night’s rest. Sleep Problems Are Worse in People with Allergies Studies have shown that adults and children who suffer from allergic rhinitis are…
What to Know About Allergy Headaches
If you suffer from frequent headaches, you’re probably pretty familiar with your triggers. Maybe they tend to happen after a night of poor sleep or if you go too long without eating. However, if you suffer from sinus headaches or migraines, they could be triggered by allergies. Sinus Headache Basics Sinus headaches are caused by…
How To Manage Winter Allergies
It seems like there are countless causes of sniffling, sneezing and nasal congestion during the winter months. While your symptoms may be caused by a cold or the flu, it’s also possible that you are suffering from winter allergies. Winter Allergy Symptoms If you have winter allergies, your symptoms will be similar to those who…
Are Allergies Causing Your Cough?
There are many causes of a cough, from colds and viruses to acid reflux. However, if you’ve been dealing with a persistent dry cough for several weeks, it may be a symptom of allergies. What Triggers an Allergic Cough? Allergy coughs are typically caused by swelling or irritation of the airways. Some allergy triggers that…
How to Talk to Children About Their Food Allergies
Dealing with food allergies can be overwhelming at any age but can be especially difficult for young children to comprehend. If you have a child with food allergies and are unsure how to talk to them about it, try incorporating a few of the following tips. Start Slowly You want your child to understand that…
Are You Allergic to Meat? Here’s What You Should Know
If you love a good filet at Manny’s Steakhouse this probably isn’t the news you want to hear. While rare, it is possible to develop an allergy to meat including beef, lamb, pork and chicken. Why Do Food Allergies Happen? A food allergy occurs when your body mistakes a food or a substance within it…