How to Spot and Prevent Common Bug Bites and Stings in Oklahoma Summer in Oklahoma means lake days, backyard cookouts, ballgames, hiking, and yard work — and a lot more time sharing the outdoors with mosquitoes, wasps, bees, fire ants, spiders, and ticks. Most bites and stings are simply annoying. But for some people, a…
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Surviving Summertime Allergies As summer gets into full swing, the types of allergens in the air change — and a lot of Oklahomans feel it. The tree pollen that dominates late winter and spring tapers off around late May to early June, and grasses take over as the primary summer trigger. In our area that means warm-season…
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Summer Camps and Food Allergies: How to Prepare and Keep Your Camper Safe Camp is one of the best parts of childhood — campfires, canoeing, new friends and a little independence. Every child deserves that experience, and kids with food allergies are no exception. It just takes a bit more planning. The good news is…
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May Is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: What Every Oklahoman Should Know Every May, Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic joins the CDC, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)I, and the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in observing National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. This event reminds us that allergic and respiratory…
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Traveling with Asthma & Allergies: What You Need to Know Getting ready for your next vacation is usually loaded with anticipation, but for people with asthma or allergies, it also comes with some concerns. New places and environments can introduce unfamiliar triggers, and while on vacation, you want to focus on fun, not sneezing or…
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Are Bradford Pear Trees a Spring Allergy Trigger in Oklahoma? Every spring across Oklahoma, Bradford pear trees burst into bloom with bright white flowers—and an unmistakable smell. Around the same time, many people begin experiencing sneezing, congestion, headaches, and itchy throats. It’s easy to connect the two. But despite their reputation, Bradford pear trees are rarely…
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