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Health Tip: Things to Consider Before Allergy Shots

Health Tip: Things to Consider Before Allergy Shots

Published 06/26/2018

(HealthDay News) -- Allergy shots help ease symptoms for people who have chronic allergies.

The shots contain small amounts of allergens to which the recipient reacts. After repeated exposure to the allergens, the immune system is better able to fight the things that make the person sneeze, wheez...

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Health Tip: Common Signs of Sinusitis

Health Tip: Common Signs of Sinusitis

Published 02/06/2018

(HealthDay News) -- Sinusitis occurs when the lining of the hollow passages in your cheeks, forehead or below your eyes become inflamed.

When swelling persists for more than two weeks, it may signal a sinus infection.

The American Rhinologic Association mentions these typical symptoms of sinusiti...

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Published 12/12/2017

Health Tip: Learn Symptoms of Childhood Sinusitis Know the warning signs

(HealthDay News) --Your child's sinuses are not fully developed until late in the teen years, but the child can still develop a sinus infection.

Although small, the maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (between the eyes...

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Published 12/12/2017

Health Tip: Symptoms of Sinus Infection See your doctor if you have warning signs

(HealthDay News) -- A sinus infection may be caused by bacteria, viruses or even fungi. Treatment depends on the type of infection, so you should see your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment options.

Here are comm...

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Allergens widespread in largest study of U.S. homes

Allergens widespread in largest study of U.S. homes

Published 12/12/2017

Allergens are widespread, but highly variable in U.S. homes, according to the nation’s largest indoor allergen study to date. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health report that over 90 percent of homes had three or more detectable allergens, and 73 percent of homes had at least one al...

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