We are almost through ragweed season but some of my patients are wondering what made this year's season so bad. Actually, a certain number of allergy sufferers experience a peak in their nasal symptoms every spring and/or fall season which may be worse than previous years. But the most common mid-season question I encounter is: "Why have my medicines stopped working?"
Research on allergy and asthma patients has yielded some interesting information on the use of prescribed allergy medications...
So, I left my office for a stroll in the summer sunshine, to breathe in some fresh air and stretch my legs and within five minutes my nose... Read more »
Several months ago, another HealthCentral expert, Dr. James Thompson, wrote an excellent comparison of subcutaneous immunotherapy, SCIT for... Read more »
The middle of summer is often a good time for those who have outdoor seasonal allergy problems. In the upper half of the U.S., tree and... Read more »
Ah August... a big vacation month, the end of summer, fun times in the sun and fresh air. Unfortunately, August is also the month where in... Read more »
We have, so far, had much more sunny and hot weather than the last few years, but pollens and molds have spoiled the experience for many... Read more »
Just one ragweed plant can produce a million pollen grains--a factor that helps explain why late summer and fall are often miserable for allergy... Read more »
According to experts, 10 to 20 percent of Americans suffer from ragweed allergies at this time of year. The runny nose, itchy eyes, sore throat, and... Read more »
A vaccine aimed at reducing the symptoms of ragweed allergy has shown promise in a Phase III clinical trial. Drugmaker Allergy Therapeutics Plc said... Read more »
After Labor Day, many people begin to have an increase in their allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy red eyes and sometimes worsening... Read more »
Seasonal allergies strike millions of Americans every year, and many of us reach for prescription or over-the-counter medications. But doctors who... Read more »
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