Living with Pets
Animal dander is the small particles of dead skin cells found on the surface of cats, dogs, birds, and other animals. Animals constantly shed their dead skin cells, and as they move the dander is deposited on anything the animal touches. Animal dander also becomes airborne. It is extremely light-weight and will stay airborne even…
Allergy FAQs
Your Child Probably Isn’t Allergic to Penicillin
About five million kids in the U.S. under age 18 have been diagnosed with a penicillin allergy, most of the time before their third birthday, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, research shows that most children who are labeled as allergic to penicillin actually aren’t. What the Research Shows A study of 500…
Allergies or COVID Symptoms?
In the age of a global pandemic, every little cough, sneeze or sniffle is sure to set off alarm bells. But at the tail-end of spring, it’s likely that the symptoms you’re experience are, fortunately, just seasonal allergies. Below is a guide to help you identify whether you’re feeling ill because of hay fever or…
How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
Allergies are common year-round in Albany; about 20 percent of the population struggles with them. Most people are aware of symptoms such as itchy and watery eyes; nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; cough and sore throat. Did you know that another side effect of allergies is hearing loss? Allergies & Ears Allergies are the body’s…