Holiday Allergy Triggers
While you may associate allergies with springtime, there are many people whose allergies flare up around the holiday season. There are several factors that contribute to this. As Asriani Chiu, M.D., explains, “You’re in a closed-up house, the heater is on, the window’s shut – that’s why indoor allergies get worse in the winter.” Fortunately, you don’t…
What Is a Mold Allergy?
An environmental allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to an otherwise harmless substance and produces histamine in order to fight the substance off. Histamine can make you cough, cause your eyes to itch and make your throat scratchy. While many experiences these symptoms during certain seasons, an allergy to mold can be year-round. What…
Can a Beetle Help Your Allergies?
Ragweed pollen is one of the most common weed allergies. The plant’s lightweight pollen is a trigger for hay fever symptoms, including stuffy nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. One small beetle is trying to help millions of people all over the world by eating the plant. Beetle Study The Ophraella communa beetle is native to…