While most people think of spring and summer as the main allergy seasons, many allergens are also present during the winter, especially in Florida. In the colder winter weather, heaters can spread allergens like dust mites, pet dander, and cockroach debris, leading to indoor winter allergies. So in the winter, homes may circulate allergens more […]
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Does the Coming Fall Mean Fewer Allergies?
Spring and summer are the main allergy seasons, especially February through May in Tampa, Florida. Some people experience their worst allergy symptoms at these times of the year. So with fall coming up, are fewer allergy symptoms to be expected? The answer to this question is differs based on what each person is allergic to, […]
Is Allergic Rhinitis the Same as Hay Fever?
Many Americans suffer from hay fever every single year. This common condition can cause multiple allergy symptoms, mainly involving the eyes, nose, and throat. If you suffer from hay fever, you’re certainly not alone! The term allergic rhinitis is often bounced around with hay fever, but are these terms one and the same? Let’s find […]
Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Do you ever find yourself having sneezing, runny nose, sinus congestion, a sore throat, and maybe a cough? If you have these symptoms longer than 10 days (the average length of the common cold), you could have allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is simply an allergic reaction that affects the upper respiratory tract and sinuses. It […]
How We Determine Your Allergies and Plan Treatment
Not sure what is causing your symptoms? Sometimes it is clear that you are having an allergic reaction, but you aren’t sure what is causing it. The only way to know for sure what you are allergic to is to have allergy testing. There are different types of testing depending on what type of allergic […]
