There are few health emergencies more frightening than an asthma attack. They can strike without warning, and suddenly you’re gasping for air. But you can learn how to manage the condition so you can continue living a full and active life.
Whether you’re 6 or 66, you’re at risk of developing allergies. While it may seem confusing to develop an allergy for the first time in adulthood, effective treatments are available for allergies in both adults and children.
Sneezing, coughing, and having a stuffy nose and watery eyes aren’t things you have to learn to live with. Effectively treating hay fever symptoms can bring you relief.
A cold can cause nasal congestion and a runny nose. Sinusitis shares overlapping symptoms, and so do nasal allergies. Could that cold be an allergy instead? Understand the signs that distinguish these conditions.
It can be confusing when your immune system reacts abnormally to a substance. While shea butter is widely used in skin and hair care products, it can lead to allergic reactions. Learning your allergy triggers is the first step toward relief.
Living with the intense itching of dermatitis can make life miserable. Like many chronic conditions, learning how to manage the problem can greatly improve your quality of life.
Not only can you develop asthma as an adult, it can actually hit you harder. Delays in diagnosis can make adult-onset asthma more challenging. An allergist and immunologist can provide answers and the right treatment.
Symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and a stuffy nose can make your child feel grumpy and miserable. If your child has a cold that just doesn’t seem to go away, your child may have an allergy.
That runny, stuffy nose could be due to springtime allergies. Then again, it could be due to a cold. How can you tell the difference? Read on to discover how you can detect if you have a cold or are suffering from allergies.
Eczema flares can make life miserable. The intense itching and burning can interfere with school, work, socializing and everyday life. That’s why it’s important to learn that you can manage eczema, control flares and enjoy life.
Have you ever felt like you had a cold that just won’t go away? If the symptoms stick around for more than 10 days, or maybe even seem to get worse, there’s a good chance you have sinusitis. Find out why you should do something about it.
Eczema flare-ups can cause grief, frustration, and insomnia. But by making some simple lifestyle changes, you can avoid flare-ups. Read on to learn more.
Do you have constant headaches and pressure in your face? If so, you may have chronic sinusitis. Read on to learn what causes it and how you can get relief.
If you were never diagnosed with a food allergy in childhood, you could still develop one in adulthood. Adult-onset food allergy cases are actually fairly common. Learn more about them and what you can do to treat them.
The sneezing, sniffling and watery eyes that are hallmarks of many allergic reactions can make it difficult to get through your day. When other treatments fail to provide relief, allergy shots may be the answer you’ve been hoping for.
Do you experience a dry, scaly, itchy rash that goes away, only to come back later? You could have a skin condition known as dermatitis. Learn the most common symptoms of dermatitis and if you have questions, schedule a visit with Dr. Ziegner.
A bumpy red rash may indicate an allergic reaction. It can be easy to pinpoint if the rash occurs in places contacted by costume jewelry or a wristwatch, but it’s not always easy to identify a metal allergy since metals lurk in unexpected places.
If you’re looking for a truly hypoallergenic dog as a companion, you’re searching for something that doesn’t exist. A protein that sticks to a dog’s dander causes most allergic reactions, and no dog is completely free of this protein.
When red, itchy skin develops, you may be suffering from either eczema or psoriasis. Each is a chronic skin condition that often appears in cycles, alternating between active and dormant. Occasionally, outbreaks may require medical attention.
Dry skin often occurs when you’re exposed to low humidity, heat, wind, or sun, but you can also suffer from itchy and flaky skin due to a medical condition that can dry out your skin or cause an allergic reaction that leads to the same result.
Fall truly is the worst season for children’s asthma, and researchers have hospital records and studies to prove it. So why is such a wonderful season so difficult for children with asthma? Here are the top three reasons.
If you tend to experience a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes in August or September, chances are you suffer the misery of fall pollen allergies. Here are four steps you can take to manage your allergies and reduce your symptoms.
While air conditioning is a necessity for southern California living, it can also be a wolf in sheep’s clothing when it comes to your sinuses.
Epinephrine auto-injector pens, such as the EpiPen®, stretch the boundary of safe activities. However, these life-saving devices are perishable, sensitive to light, heat, and cold. That’s why we recommend you protect them with our patented PenGo.
Everyday items made of metal can trigger reactions in men, women, and children with metal allergies. Knowing what to avoid is crucial in preventing reactions and keeping your symptoms under control.
When eczema flare-ups strike, it may seem like the itching won’t end. This summer, use these tips to help prevent flare-ups and gain relief if they do crop up.
Living in Redondo Beach comes with perks, but when nearby wildfires flare, air quality becomes a concern, especially for people with existing health issues. Here’s a useful guide for buying an air purifier rated to clean indoor air of wildfire smoke.
If you’re one of the 28 million people in the United States who’ve been diagnosed with eczema, you already know what it feels like. But understanding what causes eczema may help you manage this irritating and persistent skin disorder.
One in every 13 children has a food allergy, and hayfever and environmental allergies are even more common. A new school year brings with it plenty of worries, don’t let your child’s allergies be among them.
