Christmas Tree Allergies: What You Should Know
Christmas tree allergies can pose a problem for those who enjoy having a real Christmas tree in their home. These allergies can be avoided by substituting a real tree for an artificial one or taking steps to reduce the potential for an allergy flare-up. Learn more about some actions you can take this Christmas to enjoy your tree. Christmas Tree Allergy Causes In addition to pollen left on the tree, an allergy flare-up from your tree is often caused by mold spores left after its been cut. Once you bring the tree...
Cedar Pollen Allergies
Cedar pollen allergies and cedar fever may be a term you have heard before when talking about cedar allergies, but why exactly is it referred to that way? Intense cedar allergies can often present with cold or flu-like symptoms. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for in our blog. What are cedar pollen allergies? Cedar pollen allergies are caused by the pollen from mountain cedar trees. In Texas, pollen from the Ashe juniper tree also contributes to fall allergies due to its similarity to the cedar tree...
Halloween & Food Allergies in Children: What You Should Know
Halloween and food allergies in children can be a big concern for parents whose kids experience reactions to allergens in common candies. For these parents, there are some steps that can be taken to make sure their children enjoy a fun-filled and safe Halloween. Learn about some of our tips to help avoid a food allergy reaction. Common Food Allergies in Children Food allergies are an abnormal response in the body’s immune system caused by a particular allergen present in the consumed food. Food allergies...