Even if something gives us an allergic reaction, most of us can’t help ourselves from enjoying the allergen – such as eating certain foods, petting furry animals, or hanging out with friends in the pollution-filled city. Once you have an allergic reaction, your skin may start to get reddish and Read More
Archives for March 2020
Spring Allergies or Coronavirus?
As if there was not enough uncertainty in our rapidly changing world, spring allergy season has also arrived! For allergy sufferers, this may lead to some confusing and anxiety provoking symptoms in the coming weeks. Here are five tips to help you differentiate your Seasonal Read More
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first Read More
What Are the 4 Most Common Types of Allergic Reactions?
Whenever we say allergy, some tend to think that it’s connected to food. The first thing that comes to mind is its ability to close your throat airways or cause rashes throughout the body. However, this is not the only type of allergy you can experience. You might be surprised to know that allergies Read More
How Do You Treat An Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting?
There’s just something about getting stung by a bee that strikes fear in most people, but if you’re one of the 1 to 2 million people in the United States who are allergic to bee stings, your fear is justified. Bee sting allergies are common in the United States and can be life-threatening for Read More
Best Treatments For Hives
What Are Hives? Hives or urticaria is a skin reaction that appears as itchy bumps when you are exposed to a trigger that your immune system reacts to. These welts may appear as small spots or large blotches on your skin. They can also be reddish in color and come in different shapes, such as round, Read More