An Outline of Allergy & Asthma Symptoms

Although the H1N1 virus (swine flu) is still fresh on our minds, there is another more prevalent issue in the country today. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) states that more than 60 million people have asthma and allergies in this country, resulting in 2 million emergency room visits, 500,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 [...]

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What Exactly Do Pollen Counts Mean?

In spring, many people suffer with sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. Seasonal allergies cause these symptoms and are commonly caused by tree and grass pollen. Pollen is very small male plant cells transported by wind to pollinate and maintain growth of grasses and trees. When a person with allergies is exposed to these allergens, [...]

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Clean Up Indoor Allergy Suffering

As cooler fall weather approaches, we tend to head indoors—and straight into a nest of indoor allergens.  We’ve found that the following tips are helpful to allergy sufferers and can make home an allergy-friendly respite. Control those dust mites. A common indoor allergen is the microscopic dust mite that is a relative of the spider. Dust [...]

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Wheezing and sneezing? Jump ahead of allergies this season

East Memphis Allergy and Asthma Do you suffer from bouts of sneezing and itching and feel miserable in the spring? If so, you may be one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from allergic rhinitis. Commonly called “hay fever” or “rose fever”, seasonal allergic rhinitis affects more than 20 percent of the population.

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Allergies Can Affect Your Ability to Function

East Memphis Allergy & Asthma Everyone who suffers from allergies has experienced the common allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes. But can allergies impact your ability to function or your mood? Many patients report feeling “foggy” or fatigued when their allergies are acting up. Some even report trouble concentrating or remembering.

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Are You Out of Shape or is it Asthma?

East Memphis Allergy and Asthma Do you have trouble exercising because of tightness in your chest, coughing or wheezing? Do you feel short of breath when you exercise? If so, you may be one of many people with exercise-induced asthma. About 20 million people in America reportedly have asthma and estimates indicate that 80 percent [...]

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