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If the smells of freshly cut lawns make you sneeze, you may have a grass pollen allergy. Grass pollen is a common cause of allergy. Every spring and summer, plants release tiny pollen grains to fertilize same species plants. Grass pollen can trigger allergic reactions.If you are experiencing these symptoms, grass pollen may be the…

An article in Allergic Living magazine focused on the Alpha-gal allergy – an allergic disease caused by the Lone Star tick bite. However, you may be surprised at how many people are living with this disease that affects everything they eat. Those with Alpha-gal can’t eat mammalian meat – beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, etc. Turns…

When most people get stung by an insect, the sting site gets red, swells and itches. However, for those who are allergic to insect stings, their immune system overreacts to the venom in the sting. For some, a sting might be life-threatening. The reaction – anaphylaxis – is a medical emergency and could be fatal.…

• The cost of nasal allergies is between $3 billion and $4 billion each year.• Food allergies cost about $25 billion each year.What Are Indoor and Outdoor Allergies?• Indoor and outdoor allergies can lead to sinus swelling/pain, itchy/watery eyes,runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Airborne allergens can causeseasonal (sometimes called “hay fever”) or perennial (called…

An allergy is when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen. This reaction causes specific clinical symptoms. The allergen could be something you eat, inhale into your lungs, inject into your body, or touch. An allergic reaction can cause coughing, sneezing, hives, rashes, itchy eyes, a runny nose, swelling, and a…

Outdoor Air PollutionAbout Outdoor Air Pollution and AsthmaWhen inhaled, outdoor pollutants and pollen can aggravate the lungs and lead to:Chest pain;Coughing;Digestive problems;Dizziness;Fever;Lethargy;Sneezing;Shortness of breath;Throat irritation; and/orWatery eyes.Outdoor air pollution and pollen may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma.Actions You Can TakeGet more information about ozone maps, air quality forecasts, ozone action days, and more.Monitor the Air Quality…