Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, affects over 19 million adults and over 5 million children in the U.S. each year. Here in central Florida, grass pollen is highest during the summer and fall months. The tree pollen season, primarily from oak trees, usually lasts from January or February until April or May. While there may […]
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Understanding the Difference Between Food Allergies and Food Intolerance
If eating certain foods causes you discomfort, you may think you are allergic to that food. However, most of the time, these issues are caused by food intolerances instead of true food allergies. Here’s how to tell the difference: Food allergies cause immune system responses that usually affect multiple body systems, occur immediately, and can […]
Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is a condition that occurs when an allergen comes into contact with the eyes. An allergen can trigger an overreaction of the immune system which causes the release of histamine, along with other substances. Histamine causes a variety of symptoms in the eyes that can be uncomfortable and even disruptive to daily activities. […]
Why Are Mold Allergies on the Rise in Tampa?
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the most recent pollen and mold report for Tampa, Florida, shows a very high concentration of mold, with a presence of all of the top three species of mold: ascospores, basidiospores, and smuts/myxomycetes. These three strains all share one common factor – they’re hazardous to […]
Ten Questions To Ask Your Allergist About Asthma
Sure, experiencing breathing problems can be a bit of a hurdle. But, look at it this way – hurdles are meant to be jumped over. Asthma doesn’t have to stop you from living an active, healthy life. But, controlling your asthma means working with your doctor to identify the triggers behind asthma attacks and then […]
