Pregnancy is an exciting, nerve-wracking time. You’re excited to meet the baby growing inside you, but you’re also anxious. Is the fetus developing correctly? Are you overexerting or not exercising enough? Are you eating the right foods? If you add … Continue reading
Read MoreWhen Should You See an Allergist for Your Hives?
Urticaria is very common and affects around 86 million people worldwide. Most people don’t even recognize urticaria until it’s referred to by its more common name – hives. One out of five people have hives at some point in their … Continue reading →
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Difference Between Food Allergies and Intolerances
Have you ever eaten something and experienced troubling symptoms a short while later? Have you had a severe reaction to a food that landed you in the ER or at urgent care? You’re not alone. Food Allergy Research & Education … Continue reading →
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The Role of Physical Activity in Asthma Management
Asthma is a chronic health condition where the airways swell as they become inflamed. Sometimes, the airways fill with extra mucus as the inflammation is triggered. The result of this swelling and extra mucus is that breathing becomes difficult. Common … Continue reading →
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Is It Just Dry Winter Skin or an Allergic Reaction?
So many things cause dry skin. Winter indoor environments are harsh on the skin because heating systems lead to less humid air. It may not just be winter dry skin, however. Premium Allergy knows that spring and winter are the … Continue reading →
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Humidifiers: Are They Helping with Allergies or Just Making Things Worse?
How humid should the air within your home be to ease allergy symptoms? The EPA recommends keeping home humidity between 30% and 50%. If humidity exceeds 60%, the risk of mold and mildew growth increases. Dust mites also thrive in … Continue reading →
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How Accurate is At-Home Allergy Testing? Expert Insights
At-home allergy tests are explored as an affordable way to test for environmental and food allergies. Are they accurate or a waste of your time and money? Our allergy experts take a closer look at the pros and cons of … Continue reading →
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Personalized Allergy Treatment Plans with Genetic Testing
Growing up, lettuce made me horribly ill. I couldn’t eat it without ending up feeling tired, coughing and gagging, and experiencing stomach cramps that would make me nauseous. Too many friends’ parents and neighborhood moms believed I was making it … Continue reading →
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How Gut Health Shapes Immune Responses and Allergies
A study released in 2023 offered new insights into allergies. Food allergies are one area where the increased cases have been alarming. Between 1997 and 2011, confirmed food allergies increased by 50%. The same 50% increase occurred between 2007 and … Continue reading →
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Winter Allergies: Tips for Managing Symptoms
Spring and fall are not the only times of the year for allergies. Many people suffer from winter allergies, which can be more irritating as drier air inside the home adds to your woes. Lack of humidity within your home … Continue reading →
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Is It Allergies or a Winter Cold? How to Spot the Difference
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 →
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