How Can a Person Tell If They’re Allergic To Grass Pollen Versus Other Types Of Pollen?

Typically, grass-sensitized patients will have itching of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, runny nose, sneezing, congestion, and post-nasal drainage when they are outdoors during the grass season.  The grass season in the Midwest typically begins in late May and...

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Everything You Need To Know About Oral Allergy Syndrome

Oral allergy syndrome, also known as pollen fruit syndrome, is caused by hay fever. Although not everyone who has hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, has oral allergy syndrome, it's believed to affect approximately 33 percent of hay fever sufferers. What...

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What is a FeNO Test?

For those not familiar with FeNO, it is an acronym for fractional exhaled nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a gas produced by cells involved in the inflammation associated with allergic or eosinophilic asthma. FeNO testing can aid in diagnosing patients...

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How Asthma Can Affect Pregnancy

Asthma is a common respiratory condition that can cause a variety of symptoms. For those who have asthma when they become pregnant, special care should be taken to ensure the condition does not adversely impact the pregnancy. Asthma and Pregnancy...

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