How to treat a Bee Sting and Identify an Allergic Reaction

How to treat a Bee Sting and Identify an Allergic Reaction

Category: Allergies

Allergy & Asthma Specialists SM explains what to do in case of a bee sting, how to treat it, and what to watch for in terms of allergic reactions to bee stings. Spring and summer are wonderful seasons for getting outside and enjoying nature. It’s important to remember, though, that humans aren’t the only species […]

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Six Tips for Preparing Your Sinuses for Spring

Six Tips for Preparing Your Sinuses for Spring

Category: Allergies

Spring is upon us! There are many things to appreciate about this season but if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may not be looking forward to everything being in bloom. This year, instead of dreading the season, be proactive about preparing your sinuses for what’s about to happen. Understand what’s about to happen to […]

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Six Tips for Preparing Your Sinuses for Spring

Six Tips for Preparing Your Sinuses for Spring 

Category: Allergies

Spring is upon us! There are many things to appreciate about this season but if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may only be looking forward to some things being in bloom. So instead of dreading the season this year, be proactive about preparing your sinuses for what’s about to happen.

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how to prepare for Spring allergies

Spring Has Sprung, Don’t Let Your Allergies Spring Up 

Category: Allergies

Each year, seasonal spring allergies hit as the weather warms up and temperatures rise above 50 degrees. Why? Because that’s when plants begin to bloom, releasing their pollen into the air. The allergy season in Philadelphia peaks between March and June, so it’s essential to start preparing for it now.

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Spring Has Sprung, Don’t Let Your Allergies Spring Up

Spring Has Sprung, Don’t Let Your Allergies Spring Up

Category: Allergies

Each year, as the weather warms up and temperatures rise above 50 degrees, seasonal spring allergies hit. Why? Because that’s when plants begin to bloom, releasing their pollen into the air. The allergy season hits its peak between March and June, so it’s important to start preparing for it now. What causes spring allergies? An […]

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allergy triggers and treatment

15 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Health 

Category: Allergies

Have you set any New Year’s resolutions yet? Most people want to be healthier, but this is easier said than done, especially if asthma or allergies get in your way. It’s not enough to say, “I will be healthier in 2022”—your goals must be measurable and actionable if you hope to achieve them. If you have asthma or allergies, check out these 15 New Year’s resolutions for your health that you can actually keep this year.

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what to know about allergies from dogs

Are You Allergic to Your Dog? 

Category: Allergies

It’s been said that dogs are man’s best friend and are amazing companions. Owning a dog decreases anxiety and loneliness, makes people more social and less isolated, and may even improve cognitive function and cardiovascular health. But what about allergies? If you’re allergic to your dog, does it mean you have to give up your best friend?

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what to know about food allergies

Food Allergy or Sensitivity 

Category: Food Allergies

A certain food may bother you, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re allergic to it. Sometimes, the problem is a food sensitivity, and sometimes it’s an intolerance. Does this sound confusing? Let’s clarify some of the basic facts about food allergies and sensitivities.

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the basics of allergies

Allergy Facts and Figures

Category: Allergies

Did you know that allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States? In fact, more than 50 million Americans experience various types of allergies each year. Still, there’s confusion aboutexactly what allergies are and how they differ from intolerance and sensitivity. So let’s look at some facts about allergies and answer some common questions.

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the facts about allergies

Asthma Facts and Figures

Category: Asthma

Over 235 million people worldwide have asthma, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That number includes 25 million Americans, making it one of our country’s most common chronic diseases. Here, we offer some facts and figures to help you better understand this chronic condition.

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