Allergy and Asthma Awareness
Charleston resident Keaton Moore, 26, doesn’t prepare for the spring season the way most people do. No, she doesn’t focus on shifting winter clothes to another part of the closet to make room for brighter colors. She doesn’t mark outdoor weekend trips on her calendar. Moore’s preparation for spring calls for bulk purchases of soft … Read more
“Allergy sufferers often recognize clear patterns of when their symptoms start to act up,” explained Dr. Carolyn Word of Charleston Allergy + Asthma. For many, springtime pollens make the outdoors unbearable. For others, fall allergens such as weeds and mold keep them from enjoying the changing leaves and cooler temperatures. Thankfully, Dr. Word, along with … Read more
Ahh, spring. So beautiful as the weather warms and the world awakes from a winter slumber. Animals frolic among the budding flowers and the trees’ bare branches transition to green leaves. It paints a dreamy picture, but, if you suffer from seasonal allergies, spring can feel like a nightmare – bloodshot eyes and labored breathing … Read more
Today, it is possible to control allergic reactions or gradually eradicate them over time. If you are one of the 50 million Americans struggling with yearly allergies, you already know about the usual culprits. Here are some lesser-known offenders worth considering, as well as some surprising new information about penicillin. Let’s start with pollen food […]
Gazing out your window, you see the beauty of the spring – the flowers are in bloom, the trees are full and you can almost hear the light buzzing of bees pollinating your flourishing plants. Spring represents new beginnings and the return of weather that beckons you outside. But for some people, remaining active out […]
It’s that time again. Warmer weather, longer days and blossoming flowers abound, bringing people out from their winter hibernation and into the glory days of spring and summer. Unfortunately, it also brings some unwelcomed problems for many people – allergies. It’s estimated that more than 50 million people in the United States alone suffer from […]