Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is caused by allergens including grass and tree pollen. Hay fever is not usually a serious condition, but its symptoms, which include sneezing, runny nose and inflamed itchy eyes, are annoying. You can...
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that approximately 50 million Americans have allergies to airborne substances such as pollen. Allergies take a variety of forms and can be the result of exposure to all kinds of substances,...
People with high blood pressure who also have seasonal or perennial allergies must choose medications with care. Hypertension requires specialized drug regimens to maintain cardiovascular health, and allergy medicine along with other medications...
Mold is an insidious fungus that is present wherever there is moisture. While we often think of mold as that black gunk that appears when a flood resides or that grows between the tiles in our bathtub, mold is usually invisible and odorless. Its...
Allergies can affect your life by keeping you indoors, making you feel sick or keeping you from the foods you enjoy. Your body's allergic reactions are an over-response by your immune system. They can be caused by undigested protein particles,...
Pregnancy is a time of many joys and discomforts. Many of the health problems that trouble women normally also continue during pregnancy, and allergies are no exception. Pregnancy presents many challenges when it comes to medication, because many...
The USDA 2010 Guidelines for Americans advises that men and women should practice moderate drinking: up to one alcoholic beverage a day for women and up to two for men. Drinking alcohol, in moderation, has multiple health benefits. It helps reduce...
The nettle plant, often disparaged as a noxious weed for its hardy growth and stinging barb-like hairs, bears a wealth of practical and purported medicinal uses. Scientific research has revealed evidence that nettle may improve allergy symptoms in...
Allergies can run the gamut from sinus problems to food allergies and reactions to bee stings. An allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a perceived incoming pathogen. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology note that more...
Hypertension patients who are on blood pressure medicine must pay special attention to drug interactions, especially if they wish to treat their allergy symptoms. Doctors and allergists warn against taking over-the-counter nasal sprays or...
Although an occasional episode of breathlessness during an especially vigorous exercise session can be normal, repeated episodes of shortness of breath or wheezing might indicate something more serious. If the breathing problems are new, occur...
Millions of Americans experience seasonal allergy symptoms that don't respond well to over-the-counter drugs. Allergic reactions to plants, animals, fungi, chemicals and other substances create skin, eye and respiratory symptoms that can be severe...
An allergic reaction to an indoor/outdoor fungus such as Alternaria tenuis can occur at any time of year. Like exposure to other molds, inhaling the spores of Alternaria tenuis, also known as Alternaria alternata, causes hay fever--like allergy...
Skin allergies can include the conditions eczema, hives and allergic contact dermatitis, says the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Your skin may become red, itchy, bumpy or swollen, and sometimes it is hard to figure out what...
