Key Takeaways A chronic cough lasts eight weeks or longer in adults and four weeks or longer in children. It may be linked to allergies, asthma or another underlying condition. A board-certified allergist can review your medical history, symptoms and environmental exposures to help identify the cause of a persistent cough. Allergy skin
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Key Takeaways September can be especially difficult for people with asthma because ragweed pollen, mold, respiratory infections and other triggers often overlap. The third week of September has historically been known as Asthma Peak Week. However, newer data shows asthma-related emergency visits can remain elevated into October and the winter respiratory season. Preparing early
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Key Takeaways Immunotherapy for allergies is the only treatment that addresses the underlying cause of allergic reactions rather than simply managing symptoms. Allergy shots and allergy drops gradually train your immune system to become less sensitive to allergens, providing long-term relief for many patients. If over-the-counter allergy medicine is no longer working or you’re relying
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Key Takeaways If over-the-counter allergy medications no longer provide lasting relief, it may be time to see an allergist. A board-certified allergist can identify the root cause of your symptoms through allergy testing and recommend long-term treatment options that go beyond temporary symptom relief. Early evaluation can help prevent worsening allergy symptoms and improve
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Just like seasons affect allergy symptoms, so does the time of day. For example, many allergy patients find that sneezing, congestion and coughing become more intense at night. Allergy symptoms make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, which, in turn, can affect your overall health and comfort. Consulting with a board-certified allergy specialist
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How Do Allergists Diagnose a Chronic Cough?
/in AllergiesKey Takeaways A chronic cough lasts eight weeks or longer in adults and four weeks or longer in children. It may be linked to allergies, asthma or another underlying condition. A board-certified allergist can review your medical history, symptoms and environmental exposures to help identify the cause of a persistent cough. Allergy skin
Why are fall allergies and asthma worse in September? It’s Asthma Peak Week!
/in AsthmaKey Takeaways September can be especially difficult for people with asthma because ragweed pollen, mold, respiratory infections and other triggers often overlap. The third week of September has historically been known as Asthma Peak Week. However, newer data shows asthma-related emergency visits can remain elevated into October and the winter respiratory season. Preparing early
How Allergy Immunotherapy Works: A Complete Guide to Allergy Shots and Drops
/in AllergiesKey Takeaways Immunotherapy for allergies is the only treatment that addresses the underlying cause of allergic reactions rather than simply managing symptoms. Allergy shots and allergy drops gradually train your immune system to become less sensitive to allergens, providing long-term relief for many patients. If over-the-counter allergy medicine is no longer working or you’re relying
When Should You See an Allergist? 5 Signs You Need Specialist Care
/in AllergiesKey Takeaways If over-the-counter allergy medications no longer provide lasting relief, it may be time to see an allergist. A board-certified allergist can identify the root cause of your symptoms through allergy testing and recommend long-term treatment options that go beyond temporary symptom relief. Early evaluation can help prevent worsening allergy symptoms and improve
Why Are Allergies Worse at Night?
/in AllergiesJust like seasons affect allergy symptoms, so does the time of day. For example, many allergy patients find that sneezing, congestion and coughing become more intense at night. Allergy symptoms make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, which, in turn, can affect your overall health and comfort. Consulting with a board-certified allergy specialist