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Indoor Allergies? Plants Might Be the Answer
With millions of Americans suffering from allergies each year, you or someone you love have probably experienced allergy symptoms at…
5 Ways to Fight Spring Allergies
Yes, this had been another “worst ever” allergy season. Maybe you heard of the “Pollmaggedon” of North Carolina? It’s all…
Allergy Treatments and Their Side Effects
Many factors — including cost, effectiveness, and availability (over-the-counter vs. prescription) — as well as side effects go into the…
Infants are more likely to develop childhood allergies if they are given antibiotics or antacids like Zantac (ranitidine) or Pepcid…
4 Natural Ways to Fight Fall Allergies
Pollen, ragweed, mold spores…. Autumn has its own set of allergens. You may want to test some non-medicine methods to…
Learn what binding agents are and why they — not your medication — may be causing your allergies. In the…
Managing Indoor Allergies Without Meds
While most people focus on outdoor allergies, indoor allergies can be just as debilitating. Su and Jonathan discuss strategies for…
If you struggle with indoor allergies of any kind, you may head to your medicine cabinet first for relief. Over-the-counter…
US Pollen Allergy Map
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With Benadryl, a Murky Risk-Benefit Analysis
This past winter break, my partner and I are drove up to the Berkshires for vacation with our 5-year-old son.…
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