Are Eczema and Food Allergies Related?
Research has indicated that the skin condition eczema is connected to food allergies. In some patients, food allergies can worsen their eczema however, there is also evidence suggesting that eczema is responsible for the development of food allergies as well. What is Eczema? Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic inflammatory…
How to Tell the Difference Between Your Child’s Allergies & Asthma?
Does your child start coughing and wheezing after running around at Gully Water Splash park? If so, you may be wondering whether they’re exhibiting symptoms of allergies or asthma. Below we review the difference between the two conditions, discuss how they’re related and describe how to tell the difference. Allergies in Children Allergies are the…
Outdoor Exercise with Allergies
This year, the beautiful July whether has many people ditching the gym and opting to exercise in the great outdoors, like at Memorial Park. But for those with allergies, they may not think this is an option for them. Below we outline how to avoid allergy symptoms while exercising outdoors. Identify Your Triggers Allergy tests…
Middle Ear Surgery & Why It’s Necessary
The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, separates the ear canal from the middle ear. Its job is to convert soundwaves into vibrations that travel through the ear to be processed as sound. The eardrum can easily be ruptured by a foreign object like a cotton swab or dangerously loud noises like music coming…
The Different Types of Allergy Testing
If you experience itchy, watery eyes, scratchy throat and sneezing while walking around Memorial Park, it most likely means there’s an allergen nearby. Allergens are substances that are normally harmless but that the immune system sees as a threat and attacks. In order to determine what substances you’re allergic to, you must undergo an allergy…
How Spring Allergies Affect Your Ears
Spring is finally here! And with that comes walks around Memorial Park in Newberry, family photos in front of flowering trees and driving with the windows open. Unfortunately, spring also means it is allergy season. With pollen counts increasing day by day, more than just your eyes, nose and throat may feel it; your ears…
How Scientists Are Creating Allergy-Free Crops
Over the last year, many of us have learned what happens when food supplies dwindle, and that you may have to get by with what little is available. For those with a food allergy, there are a number of foods that are off limits, even in a well-stocked grocery store. Scientists from the Crop Science…
Understanding Winter Allergies
While most people may associate allergies with springtime walks around Lynch’s Woods Park, for many the irritating symptoms are year-round. If you’re experiencing allergies this winter, we have all the information you need to help identify symptoms and causes as well as prevent future allergy attacks. Symptoms of Winter Allergies Allergy symptoms are the result…