Why Are Allergies So Bad Right Now?
It’s that time of year again when the nasal congestion and sneezing start. Your runny nose and itchy eyes force you to stay indoors, and you wonder when it will end. If you believe your allergies seem to get worse every year, you’re not alone. Millions of people seem to think that allergy season escalates […]
When to Visit a Children’s Urgent Care Clinic
As parents and caregivers, it’s natural to be concerned about your child’s health. Kids can be prone to various illnesses, from common colds and strep throat to more serious illnesses and injuries. Knowing when and where to seek medical attention for your child is crucial in ensuring their well-being. Children’s urgent care clinics play a […]
Why is Snot Green When Sick?
Snot is one of the most fascinating substances known to the human body. However, snot is not something that any of us like to analyze – unless you work in a lab. It’s one of the things you can expect to come out of your body when you’re sick. A sinus infection and a runny […]
How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Allergies?
Wildfire smoke has a very complex composition. The two major components of wildfire smoke are particle matter and gaseous pollutants. Particle matter is a combination of liquid droplets and solids suspended in polluted air. Due to the particles being so tiny, they can penetrate deep into the lungs, nose tissue, and throat. Gaseous pollutants are […]
Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen or, what’s more commonly known as, Tylenol and Advil. Whether it’s a headache, a dull leg pain, or soreness the day after a strenuous workout, many of us will reach for one or the other. But what’s really the difference between Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen? Is there a lesser evil? Let’s find out […]
How Does Air Quality Affect Allergies?
Polluted air is bad for our health and our environment. That is why monitoring the quality of the air is important. Two gases that are essential for life on Earth: nitrogen and oxygen, make up the air in our atmosphere. However, the air also contains smaller amounts of many other gases and particles. Air pollution […]
Preparing For Spring Allergies
During the spring season, the weather changes suddenly. It is not easy to transition from extremely cold weather to warmer weather. Spring is a season with many allergy triggers due to flowers beginning to bloom and trees shedding leaves. The best way to deal with seasonal allergies is by working to prevent them altogether. In […]
Sinusitis Signs & Symptoms
Sinusitis is a common health condition that affects between 15 to 30% of the world’s population. Unfortunately, It also commonly gets mistaken for other conditions such as colds or the flu. Acute and chronic sinusitis both have signs and symptoms that might feel similar to the flu, but with a handful of different symptoms that […]
Indoor and Outdoor Allergy Symptoms
Allergies can really take the fun out of summer. If your eyes are constantly streaming and your throat is horribly scratchy, it can be very difficult to relax and enjoy the nice weather. The worst part? You aren’t even safe indoors! In this post, we’re going to look at the most common indoor and outdoor […]
Children’s Allergies That Can Spike a Reaction
Children’s allergies are caused by the body’s own immune system going into overdrive to defend against a completely innocuous foreign substance. In other words, the body reacts as though a harmless substance were potentially life-threatening and toxic. Such reactions can be very unpleasant and uncomfortable. Children’s allergies to pollen and dander, for instance, can cause […]
