Recursos del Paciente
Manténgase sano!
Resultados de su búsqueda "Allergies: Nasal".
Resultados de noticias de salud - 35
Using Tap Water for Your Nasal Rinse? Beware Amoeba Dangers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
- Página completa
Folks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages.
Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid using tap wat...
Ragweed, Mold & More: Get Ready for Fall Allergies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2023
- Página completa
While the hot, dry summer may have offered a break to people with some environmental allergies, that reprieve could be over.
Ragweed and mold are in the air this fall.
"This summer was good news for people who are sensitive to mold and pollen as there were little o...
Are Your Allergies Ready to Head Off to College?
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
- Página completa
As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you're probably facing a few "firsts": First roommate who isn't a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure you're eating properly; and if you have nasal allergies, food allergie...
The Most Common Symptoms for Seasonal Allergies, Food Allergies & More
- Meredith Morckel HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
- Página completa
Maybe you can't weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner?
You may have an allergy, but you're not alone. More than 50 million adults and children in the United State...
The Most Common Allergy Medicines
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
- Página completa
If you suffer from allergies, you know how bothersome and uncomfortable the sneezing and itchy eyes can be. These symptoms are more than irritating -- they impact day-to-day activities like work, school, sports, sleeping and even eating.
Not only that, but allergies can ...
Cold vs. Allergies: Which Do You Have? Here's How to Tell the Difference
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
- Página completa
As the seasons change and the weather shifts, it's not uncommon to experience symptoms like sneezing, coughing and congestion.
But how do you know if you're dealing with a common cold or allergies? The two can have similar symptoms, making it tough to tell an allergy fr...
Vacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments
- Todd A. Mahr, MD, Executive Medical Director, American College Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
- Página completa
Summer is almost here, and its arrival brings opportunities for many people -- including those who suffer with allergies and asthma -- to plan vacations away from home.
A recent articl...
Why Spring Allergies Happen and How to Ease Them
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2023
- Página completa
It may be hard to believe as you reach for yet another tissue, but you don't have to suffer with the itchy eyes and stuffy noses that seasonal allergies bring.
Some simple steps can make a big difference, according to an allergies expert.
"Predisposition combined w...
Allergies: Climate Change Is Worsening 'Sneezin' Season'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
- Página completa
Allergy and asthma sufferers may think their symptoms are harsher and lasting longer this spring.
They're not imagining it. The changing climate means that allergy seasons are starting about 20 days earlier, are 10 days longer and include 21% more pollen than they did i...
8 Drug-Free Tips to Fight Spring Allergies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2023
- Página completa
Spring allergies can be brutal, and many -- but by no means all -- sufferers reach for synthetic medications to combat their symptoms.
Many others want something more natural, however.
"These allergies cause unpleasant symptoms such as runny noses, sneezing, itchy...
Pharmacies, Hospitals Facing Shortage of Asthma Drug Albuterol
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
- Página completa
Ongoing shortages of a medication that hospitals and emergency rooms rely upon to treat breathing problems are likely to worsen in coming days and weeks, experts warn.
That's because one of the two major U.S. suppliers of liquid albuterol, Akorn Pharmaceuticals, abruptly...
About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2023
- Página completa
If it seems as though everyone you know struggles with some sort of allergy, new research suggests you are not mistaken.
As many as 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 4 kids suffers from a seasonal allergy, a food allergy or eczema, the latest government data shows.
Caused by ...
The Time Is Now to Curb Spring Allergies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2023
- Página completa
Send yourself some love this Valentine's Day by setting a reminder to start taking your spring allergy medications.
It's important to begin allergy meds two weeks before symptoms are expected to appear when possible, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma a...
Make Curbing Allergies, Asthma Your New Year's Resolution
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 31, 2022
- Página completa
Keeping allergies and asthma in check in the new year is a resolution worth keeping.
With 2023 dawning, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offers some suggestions for keeping symptoms under control all year long.
"More than 50 million people in...
Is Your Kid's Runny Nose Going on Forever? Here's What You Need to Know
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 24, 2022
- Página completa
It might seem like your toddler or preschooler has a nose that is always runny, but experts say that's normal.
"Children under 6 years of age average six to eight colds per year, with symptoms lasting an average of 14 days,"said
Allergies & Asthma: Keep Sneezes & Wheezes at Bay This Holiday Season
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2022
- Página completa
It's possible to have a joy-filled holiday season while keeping allergies and asthma in check.
Being aware of triggers is a key, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
"While the holidays bring much joy, some of the good times ...
Liability Fears Keep Some Schools From Stocking Asthma Inhalers
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2022
- Página completa
It's a potentially deadly issue: Some U.S. school administrators don't keep life-saving albuterol asthma inhalers on hand because they're afraid of getting sued for misuse. That's true even in states like Illinois, where strong "stock albuterol" laws are on the books, research...
The Worst and Best Hours of the Day for Hayfever Sufferers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
- Página completa
When it comes to pollen allergies, there are not only bad days and bad seasons, experts with the right technology can now break down pollen counts by the hour.
Specifically, pollen counts are lower between 4 a.m. and noon, a
Your Smartphone Is a Haven for Allergens
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
- Página completa
That smartphone in your hand could be triggering your allergies, a new study by an 18-year-old high school student suggests.
A science fair project by Hana Ruran, of Hopkinton, Mass., found that cellphones are often loaded with cat and dog allergens, bacteria and fungi. ...
Get Ready for Those Fall Allergies
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2022
- Página completa
Allergy sufferers know that symptoms don't just appear in spring or summer. Fall, too, can bring about sneezing and trouble breathing, as can volatile weather patterns.
After Ian's Destruction: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2022
- Página completa
The devastation left by one of the strongest hurricanes to hit Florida in years is immense. But residents flooded out of their homes by Hurricane Ian must be cautious when they return, federal experts warn.
Looking for Reliable Hay Fever Advice? It's Probably Not on YouTube
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
- Página completa
Need information about hay fever? Steer clear of YouTube, a new study advises.
Researchers found misinformation about allergic rhinitis, the medical name for the disord...
Spring's Double Trouble: Asthma Plus Seasonal Allergies
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2022
- Página completa
If you have both asthma and seasonal allergies, there are ways to reduce the impacts of that double whammy, an expert says.
People with asthma, a chronic lung condition, should try to control or preven...
Worsening Allergy Seasons: Is Climate Change to Blame?
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
- Página completa
Scientists have long known that as the Earth warms due to climate change, plants produce more pollen, making allergy season longer and more pronounced.
Now, a new survey finds that hay fever sufferers are increasingly taking notice.
In a poll of more than 2,000 U.S...
As Climate Change Worsens Allergy Season, Tips on How to Cope
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2022
- Página completa
Climate change is prompting longer pollen seasons and higher pollen counts, which spells trouble for people with seasonal allergies, allergists warn.
"Allergy seasons have been changing in North America and ...
Your Houseplants May Help You Breathe Easier
- March 10, 2022
- Página completa
Want to breathe better air indoors? Go green.
Houseplants can make your home or office air cleaner, according to British researchers.
Allergy Season Is Near: Be Prepared
- February 26, 2022
- Página completa
Spring allergies are a perennial annoyance, but if you're focusing on the pandemic, they still could catch you by surprise, an expert says.
"People still have COVID on their minds," said Dr. Mark Corbett, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunolog...
Rain or Shine, Allergies Are Tough. What's the Link to Weather?
- Cara Murez
- January 11, 2022
- Página completa
If you think frequent changes in weather are triggering your allergy symptoms, you may be right.
A shift from a cold front to a rainy day then back to warm weather can have an impact on those with allergies<...
Make Asthma, Allergy Control Your Resolution for the New Year
- Robert Preidt
- December 21, 2021
- Página completa
If your New Year's resolution is to keep your allergy and asthma symptoms under control in 2022, it's best to do so in small steps, an expert says.
"The best way to tackle health challenges is in small bits, and that goes for allergy and asthma control," said Dr. Mark Co...
Keep Your Holidays Allergy-Free This Year
- December 4, 2021
- Página completa
Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says.
"In addition to concerns about COVID-19, those with allergies and asthma sometimes have an added layer of anxiety because they need to always be thinking abou...
Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Weight Could Affect Odds for Child's Asthma, Allergies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2021
- Página completa
Can your weight before pregnancy determine your baby's chances of developing asthma or allergies?
Yes, claims a study that looked at that question, as well as whether weight gain during pregnancy might have an impact.
"We did find that there was a link bet...
Climate Change May Not Increase Allergies in Kids With Asthma: Study
- Cara Murez
- November 19, 2021
- Página completa
While climate change gets a lot of notice for its numerous negative impacts around the globe, children's allergies may not be among them.
Despite climate change, with the longer growing seasons and larger pollen loads that are attributed to it, more than 5,800 children i...
Rising Ragweed Levels Mean Fall Allergy Season Is Near
- September 7, 2021
- Página completa
While some may think of scents like cinnamon or pumpkin spice when the season turns to fall, others are breathing in something much less pleasant.
Autumn is also allergy season for those sensitive to ragweed.
"A spike in ragweed tends to mark the informal start of ...
That Face Mask Is Helping to Shield You From Allergens, Too
- Robert Preidt
- August 13, 2021
- Página completa
Here's an unexpected benefit from wearing a mask during the pandemic: It may also reduce fall allergy symptoms, one expert says.
"Masks that people use for protection from COVID-19, particularly those that filter out more particles like the N95 or KN95 masks, also tend t...
Just How Safe Are Neti Pots?
- Robert Preidt
- August 9, 2021
- Página completa
When your sinuses are clogged, you will try anything to ease the congestion: neti pots, bulb syringes, squeeze bottles and even battery-operated pulsed water devices.
But improper use of these nasal irrigation devices can put you at risk for infection, a U.S. Food and Dr...