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According to the CDC, more than 200 different viruses are tied to the common cold. That’s why it’s unsurprising that a cold is a leading reason people miss school or work. With the average duration being no more than seven … Continue reading →

Coming from personal experience, atopic dermatitis is one of the most frustrating conditions people face. Also known as eczema, which is a broad term for inflammation of the skin, so many things can trigger the inflammation, itching, and dry skin. … Continue reading →

Inflammation occurs as a response to foreign objects and injured tissue and organs. It’s an immune response that aids with healing and recovery. Sometimes, your blood doesn’t have a foreign object such as a virus or bacteria, but an inflammatory … Continue reading →

You wake up and your sinuses are clogged. You have mucus dripping down your throat, making it itchy and raw. Your eyes are puffy and red, plus they itch like crazy. You can’t stop sneezing. Those are the key signs … Continue reading →

There’s nothing more alarming than having your child suffering from allergies. Yet, a Soliant list of the 10 U.S. cities “Where You’re Most Likely to Get Sick.” Fresno ranked a dismal 2nd. Poor air quality and allergens are the top … Continue reading →

In 1989, NASA released a study suggesting that indoor houseplants were the best way to filter the indoor air. People became convinced that houseplants are all it takes to make air in the home allergen-free. It’s not quite that simple. … Continue reading →

Stress doesn’t cause allergies like eczema. However, people with allergies may find the symptoms flare up when they’re experiencing high levels of stress. When you can’t eliminate all stress from your life, what can you do to minimize allergy symptoms … Continue reading →

In 2015 and 2016, researchers in Chicago and Los Angeles surveyed more than 40,400 allergy sufferers. Of those people, 45.3% reported their food allergy appeared after the age of 18. Five food allergies were the most common: Shellfish Milk Wheat … Continue reading →

Asthma is a common chronic condition that impacts people of all ages. It occurs when the airways and lungs become inflamed. An asthma attack occurs when the inflammation causes the airways to narrow and close up making it impossible to … Continue reading →

About 33% of American adults suffer from allergies, and 25% of U.S. children do, too. Allergies may be tied to foods, pollen, pet dander, insects, and chemical ingredients. Did you know that some allergies can also be genetic? While some … Continue reading →

As many as 33% of U.S. adults and 25% of children experience seasonal allergies, food allergies, or eczema. That’s more than 100 million people. In a perfect world, you could stay inside and avoid allergies, but that’s not always the … Continue reading →