Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections?
If you experience chronic ear infections and also allergies, you may be wondering if the two conditions are linked. In fact, in many cases, they are. We review this connection below. Why Are Ear Infections & Allergies Linked? It all comes down to the Eustachian tubes. These tubes connect the middle ears to the back…
What is Contact Dermatitis?
If you’ve ever gotten a rash after accidentally touching poison ivy somewhere like the Sonoran Preserve, you’ve experienced contact dermatitis. Symptoms include: Itchy, discolored rash Dry, cracked and flaky skin Burning skin Blisters Swelling Feeling generally unwell Types of Contact Dermatitis There are three types of contact dermatitis. The symptoms are the same for each…
Waking Up Bleary-Eyed? It Might Be Morning Allergies
If you wake up congested, you might assume you have a cold. However, if you find yourself regularly waking up with congestion, itchy eyes and a runny nose you might be suffering from morning allergies. Morning allergies have the same symptoms as seasonal allergies, just with stronger symptoms in the morning. These symptoms include: Sneezing…
Why Are You Waking Up with a Stuffy Nose?
At one time, all you had to worry about when waking up with a stuffy nose was the common cold or allergies. But now in the age of COVID-19, feeling even the slightest bit off can be a red flag. While it’s important to get a COVID test if you experience telltale signs like dry…
What You Should Know About the COVID Vaccine if You Have Allergies/Asthma
After a long year of dealing with COVID, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of two FDA-approved vaccinations. While the vaccines are in limited supply and currently being allocated to vulnerable communities first, many are still weighing the pros and cons to figure out if the vaccine is…
Winter Weather Affects Allergy Season
Many cities across the nation have reported mild winter weather this past year. While it might have been nice at the time to not endure harsh weather conditions, this could mean a worse allergy season for many. How Does Weather Affect Allergies? Typically, the first allergen of the year is tree pollen, which begins in…