Antihistamines
Tips for Going to College with Seasonal Allergies
Going off to college and experiencing independent living for the first time can come with so many challenges. There are a few extra hurdles to overcome when doing it with environmental allergies, and this blog can help be a guide to a successful transition. Ask for room accommodations There are ways you can help prevent…
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Excuses for NOT Starting Allergy Treatment (and reasons to start)
Besides all the reasons we share for why people start allergy drop treatment following the La Crosse Method™ Protocol — we hear a few common reasons of why people DON’T start treatment over and over. Here are the three of the most common, and why you should think twice about delaying treatment. 1. “My symptoms…
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How Can I Reduce My Allergies Naturally?
In 2024, people are questioning all the products, supplements, and medications they use daily, and for good reason. There are apps to scan skin care products for ingredients, labels claiming “sulfate free,” and ever-changing food ingredient labels. It’s smart to examine the medications you take every day, or every season, and see if there are…
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3 Ways to Prioritize Your Allergy Health This New Year
It’s a new year, and a time to think about what you really want for the twelve months ahead. Getting healthier is usually top of mind, so why not consider how you can prioritize your health — specifically, reducing or eliminating your allergy symptoms — this year? By getting to the cause of your allergies,…
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Why You Suffer with Fall Allergies and How to Fix It
50 million Americans suffer through allergies, but most don’t realize why allergies impact them and how to treat the cause. With fall allergies in full swing, it might be a good time to consider how you can feel better before the next allergy season hits. How Allergies Work When you breathe in airborne particles, the…
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Ways to Avoid Summer Allergy Irritants
Nothing can put a damper on summer fun quite like allergies — as soon as symptoms hit, you’re at a standstill until you get them under control. Summer comes with more than the typical seasonal sniffles because other irritants — like insect bites, chlorine, sunscreen, and smoke from campfires and grills — are everywhere. In…
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Why Allergy Symptom-Relievers Could be Harmful in the Long Run
When exposed to a harmful allergen, the body releases histamine — and that triggers allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and nose, runny nose, congestion, and more. When you take an antihistamine, it works to reduce the effect of histamine and therefore, the symptoms. That’s why antihistamines are usually the first line of defense when battling…
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What Your Allergy Control Measures Say About Your Allergies
Many people suffer through their allergy symptoms for far too long, thinking they’re something everyone “just has to deal with.” Most don’t even know what their problematic allergens are; they just know the time of year their allergies hit, or the measures they take to make themselves feel better throughout the year. This blog gives…
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Will a Nasal Spray Help My Allergies?
After suffering allergy season after allergy season, many people will offer their best piece of advice for managing your symptoms. One common recommendation is nasal sprays. This blog dives into how nasal sprays work, how they’re different than oral antihistamines, and how disease-modifying treatment can help reduce the need for symptom relievers over time. How…
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Using OTC Meds to Help Battle the Worst of Allergy Season
For patients using allergy immunotherapy — either allergy drops or allergy shots — it can take months to alleviate symptoms and three to five years, and sometimes longer, to build long-term tolerance. While the end result is worth it, getting over the initial hump can be tough as you begin the steps to building tolerance…
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