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Allergic Rhinitis

How To Tell If Its Seasonal Allergies Or COVID-19 How To Tell If Its Seasonal Allergies Or COVID-19
How To Tell If Its Seasonal Allergies Or Covid-19 It’s that time of the year again. Trees and flowers bloom, sending pollen through the air and onto sidewalks, cars, and ourselves. Those with allergies are starting to feel the symptoms as winter fades into spring and the weather becomes more pleasant. But this year you may be questioning your standard routine: are these symptoms just my standard allergies or is it something I need to take more seriously? COVID-19 and common allergies do have some symptom overlap. A cough, headaches, and tiredness are symptoms that can commonly arise with seasonal allergies and the COVID-19 virus; however,…
How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma
How To Manage Allergic Rhinitis And Asthma What you need to know about allergic rhinitis and asthma: Allergic rhinitis and asthma are some of the most prevalent conditions in the United States. It's common for patients with allergic rhinitis to have accompanying asthma. Still, few seek medical attention for both diseases, and many patients think their asthma is well controlled, although it is often not. Those with asthma must achieve and maintain good control because uncontrolled asthma can cause permanent lung damage. If you’re having trouble controlling your asthma or are experiencing symptoms of allergic rhinitis, Phelps Hospital…
You Can Beat Spring Allergies You Can Beat Spring Allergies
You Can Beat Spring Allergies Does springtime make you sneeze? If you greet blooming flowers with a runny nose, then you may be among the millions of people with seasonal allergies. Hay fever or allergic rhinitis develop when your immune system overreacts to small airborne particles called allergens, during spring, summer or fall when certain plants pollinate. This allergic reaction commonly produces a range of episodic symptoms that tend to be worse outdoors, such as a stuffy, itchy or runny nose with clear mucus, sinus pressure or a “tickle” in your throat. When is allergy season? Tree pollination begins earliest in…