Protecting Ears During the Colder Seasons Believe it or not, the outdoor weather can affect your ear health. Just like your nose, your ears are made up of cartilage and lack insulation to stay warm in the colder seasons. So it’s important to protect your ears in the fall and winter when temperatures begin to …
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Fall Allergies: Fact or Fiction? Most people think of springtime when it comes to seasonal allergies. That’s when pollen, the number one contributor to allergies, is in full effect. But springtime isn’t the only season when allergies can strike. Read on to learn more about fall allergies. Fall Allergy Symptoms The first step in fighting …
What are the Symptoms of Winter Allergies? Winter allergy symptoms are usually similar to other seasonal allergies, but can also be similar to a common cold. The first step in identifying if you have a cold vs. having winter allergies is understanding the differences. Colds are a result of a viral infection that you pick …
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What are Winter Allergies? Due to the lack of pollen and less time spent outdoors, winter allergies are less common than summer or spring allergies. However, winter allergies still exist. Here’s why: Our immune system naturally reacts to foreign material that comes in contact with our body and still has the potential to overreact to …
What are Summer Allergies? Normally, your immune system produces antibodies to respond to foreign materials or allergens. When you suffer from allergies, however, your immune system generates antibodies because it perceives a specific allergen harmful, even though it may not be. Your body’s natural defense mechanisms may cause sneezing, itching, or inflammation of your digestive …
What are Spring Allergies? Pollen is typically in full swing during the spring season. For this reason, the primary cause of spring allergies is pollen. When you’re allergic to pollen, your body overreacts to pollen entering your respiratory system and leads to uncomfortable symptoms. Causes of Spring Allergies The most common spring allergen is, you …
What are Fall Allergies? Allergies occur when your body overreacts to a harmful foreign material like a bee sting or poison ivy or even a safe substance like pet dander or pollen. Your body’s reactions to foreign material may cause sneezing, itching, inflammation of your digestive system, respiratory system, skin, or sinuses. Causes of Fall …
Allergies – Spring is the Season The immune system is responsible for protecting the body from disease. The immune system functions by recognizing foreign invaders (bacteria, parasites, and fungi) and then eliminating them from the body via a specialized immune response. Sometimes, the immune system can mistakenly recognize a harmless substance as a foreign invader …
