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 testing
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
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 asthma
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. Throughout the Greater Philadelphia region, seasonal
If you’re experiencing symptom flare-ups despite low pollen counts or other typical triggers, the problem could be the very air you breathe. In the Greater Philadelphia region, factors such as traffic-related pollution, seasonal ozone levels and spring and fall pollen seasons can all contribute to worsening respiratory symptoms. Knowing how air quality affects allergy symptoms
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year, especially when your allergy symptoms are under control. But for the more than 81 million Americans living with seasonal allergies, pollen and other environmental triggers can quickly turn the season into a daily struggle, affecting how you feel and function. If you’re already
As temperatures drop and windows close, many people find their allergy symptoms are still going strong… sometimes even worse than before. That’s because winter tends to shift allergy season indoors. With more time spent inside and heaters circulating air, common triggers like dust mites, mold and pet dander can quickly build up in your
Did you know… …that much of the candy given out to trick-or-treaters contains top 9 food allergens? Unfortunately, Halloween can be scary for the 1 in 13 kids who have food allergies – and not in the fun, festive way. This is why the Teal Pumpkin Project encourages people to offer non-food treats for trick-or-treaters and make Halloween
A cough that won’t go away can be more than annoying; it can often be a sign of an underlying condition, such as allergies or asthma. While it’s easy to dismiss a chronic cough as a symptom of a cold or the changing seasons, ignoring this potential symptom could mean missing out on finding
Struggling with wheezing, coughing or shortness of breath, especially around common Northeast allergens like pollen, dust or pets? If you live in the Greater Philadelphia area, your symptoms could be tied to allergic asthma triggered by allergens in your environment. But how can you be sure? The answer starts with the proper testing.
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