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Traveling with Allergies

Traveling with Allergies

Summer is here, and many of us are ready to begin traveling again. However, if you suffer from allergies, traveling can sometimes be difficult if you experience a flare-up in the middle of your vacation. Learn about some helpful tips to help manage your allergies while traveling. Look for Allergy Friendly Hotels & Resorts When traveling with allergies, looking for hotels that offer allergy-friendly services and amenities is a good idea. When looking for a hotel, ask the staff before booking what type of...

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Allergy Shots in Houston

Allergy Shots in Houston

Allergy shots in Houston are a great way to stay healthy during allergy season. They are a form of immunotherapy that can help relieve allergy symptoms and improve well-being if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Learn about the process of allergy shots at the clinic, from the initial appointment to receiving regular injections. What are allergy shots? Allergy shots are regular injections over a period of time that stop or reduce allergy attacks. They are a form of treatment called immunotherapy. Each allergy...

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Allergies and Flying: Taking Allergies to New Heights

Allergies and Flying: Taking Allergies to New Heights

Allergies and Flying…Having an allergy attack mid-flight can be one of the scariest experiences a person can endure. Since there are limited supplies and medical aid on an aircraft, most airlines have taken the necessary precautions to ensure that their passengers are taken care of while on board. Some U.S. airlines have even changed their policies to accommodate passengers who have food allergies. Allergies and Flying: Peanut Allergy Being allergic to peanuts is one of the most common types of food...

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Tips To Manage Your Spring Allergies: What You Should Know

Tips To Manage Your Spring Allergies: What You Should Know

If there is one thing that won’t put a little spring in your step, it’s spring allergies. Instead of enjoying the nice weather, you have to worry about itchy eyes and cough attacks. Luckily, we’re here to offer you a few tips to help manage your allergies this spring. Tips for Managing Your Spring Allergies Tip #1: Do some spring cleaning! Whip out your cleaning supplies and get rid of the dust that has been building up in your home all winter to make it as allergen-free as possible. Vacuum thoroughly and...

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