Stuffy and runny noses come for us all. But if you haven’t been recently exposed to, say, a nose-blowing neighbor on an airplane or a shedding cat, it can be challenging to determine whether you’re dealing with a common cold or allergies. Meng Chen, M.D., a board-certified allergist and immunologist and clinical assistant professor in … Read more
There are many unpleasant aspects of the cold winter season, and chief among them is the havoc it can wreak on sinuses. Even those who are not allergy-prone or actively sick can find themselves with never-ending nasal and sinus discomfort. Dr. Navya Mysore, a primary care provider at One Medical in Brooklyn, told HuffPost that … Read more
U.S. health officials on Friday approved a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration said it approved the spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. as an emergency treatment for adults and older children experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis occurs … Read more
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Some people who develop a weird and terrifying allergy to red meat after a bite from a lone star tick can still eat pork from a surprising source: Genetically modified pigs created for organ transplant research. Don’t look for it in grocery stores. The company that bred these special pigs shares its … Read more
Allergies Seasonal allergies, including hay fever, can make life a misery but you can take steps to minimise symptoms. Take antihistamines and use a nasal spray, limit your time outdoors and keep your windows closed. Dry your washing inside and change your clothes as soon as you come indoors. Burns According to the Royal Society … Read more
As the pollen bomb continues to wreak havoc on daily life for hay fever sufferers, a few simple tricks could keep the pollen at bay. With summer in full swing and no sign of pollen levels dropping anytime soon, those suffering from hay fever may feel somewhat imprisoned in their own homes. However, allergies shouldn’t … Read more
Federal food safety regulators said Tuesday that they have warned a top U.S. bakery to stop using labels that say its products contain potentially dangerous allergens when they don’t. U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors found that Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee, Oroweat, Thomas’, Entenmann’s and Ball Park buns … Read more
Between coughing, sneezing, watery eyes and a general blah feeling, allergies are an unwelcome and unfortunate side effect of the summer blooms around us. For some people, daily pills or nasal sprays help curtail symptoms, but for others, it can feel impossible to find a concoction that actually works. If you’re someone who feels like … Read more
Experts have revealed the average home accumulates almost 20 kilograms of dust each year – enough to fill a suitcase for a trip abroad. This is equal to just under 1.6 kilos-a-month, or 0.8 pounds each week. And the majority of dust comes from outside after airborne particles, such as soot and pollen, are brought … Read more
By Chris Riches Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever causes sneezing, congestion, itchy nose, and watery eyes but doctors say you can find relief with lifestyle changes, allergy medications, and immunotherapy. Experts say more than 90 per cent of hay fever sufferers are allergic to grass pollen and the condition is one of the … Read more
