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ALLERGIES


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Toxic trio: Allergies, heat & Lyme disease

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Our changing climate is creating new health risks for children — longer allergy seasons, extreme heat affecting young athletes, and Lyme disease spreading to new areas.

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Tips for surviving spring allergies

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When temperatures rise for spring, the presence of pollen picks up too. So, what can you do to keep it out of your home?

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Are you allergic to your Christmas tree?

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Since it’s possible for hidden allergens to be lurking inside your tree, you could be experiencing something called “Christmas tree syndrome.”

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Are hidden allergens lurking in you home?

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If your fall allergies are flaring up, it’s important to remember hidden allergens could be lurking inside your home, making your symptoms worse.

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An allergist’s guide to conquering fall allergies

Read full article: An allergist’s guide to conquering fall allergies

To help with your symptoms this fall, Cleveland Clinic allergist Dr. Sandra Hong said it’s important to keep allergens out of your home.

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How to safely switch allergy medications

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If you’ve ever noticed itchiness after stopping an allergy medication, you might be surprised to hear that it could be a withdrawal symptom.

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Patches, toothpaste, extract: Helping children overcome peanut allergies

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Peanut allergies have more than tripled over the past 20 years and nobody really knows why.

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Sniffling and sneezing? Tips for curbing spring allergies

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Even though it’s still considered winter, many are already experiencing symptoms of spring allergies, according to experts.

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Are you sneezing, and wondering WHY the pollen is so high? Let me help!

Read full article: Are you sneezing, and wondering WHY the pollen is so high? Let me help!

Pollen typically becomes a problem earlier in Florida, and there's a reason behind it!

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Zeroing in on the pollen count in Jacksonville, a local researcher has a unique perspective

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Dr. Brian Seymour is using a new device to monitor pollen concentration and provide early warnings to physicians and allergists. The study aims to not only alert people about high pollen content but also identify and address health disparities, particularly the high rate of asthma among African Americans. By analyzing pollen data and monitoring the environment, the research aims to find ways to decrease the prevalence of asthma in the community. Dr. Seymour's findings will be presented at the annual meeting of the national allergy bureau, with the hope of continuing the study and creating a pollen calendar for future predictions.

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Study explores oral immunotherapy to treat babies with peanut allergies

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Peanut allergies affect more than one million kids in the United States and only a few will outgrow them.

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Is your Christmas tree causing your allergies to flare up?

Read full article: Is your Christmas tree causing your allergies to flare up?

Since real and artificial trees can carry things like dust and mold, you could be experiencing what some people call Christmas tree syndrome.

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Redefining allergy treatment: Medicine’s next big thing?

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A researcher at the University of Central Florida has discovered a new approach at treating allergies that could possibly eliminate them.

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Finding the right relief for spring allergies

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Spring allergy season starts in February and can last until early summer in many parts of the United States.

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Why allergy season is hitting earlier and harder

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If it seems as if allergy season struck with a vengeance earlier this year and you started suffering sooner than usual, you’re not alone. It did. There are several reasons why.

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Climate change is likely leading to longer pollen season, worsening allergies

Read full article: Climate change is likely leading to longer pollen season, worsening allergies

The record-breaking warm weather may feel good on your skin, but you may notice you are overwhelmed by allergies.

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Upset about allergy season? Jacksonville doctor explains why our symptoms bloomed early

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Record-breaking warm weather is leading to a longer pollen season, and for many, that means sneezing, coughing and an itchy throat.

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Tips for dealing with fall allergies

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If you’ve found yourself sneezing more lately or dealing with watery eyes, you’re not alone — fall allergies are in full swing for many.

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Bless you! Jacksonville allergist talks allergy season

Read full article: Bless you! Jacksonville allergist talks allergy season

The first official day of spring is roughly 2 weeks away but that hasn’t stopped seasonal allergies. With our pollen count on the rise, you’ve most likely reached for a tissue this week or rubbed your eyes.

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Enjoying the warm weather but not the pollen? An immunologist shares tips to combat allergies

Read full article: Enjoying the warm weather but not the pollen? An immunologist shares tips to combat allergies

It’s the perfect time of year to be outside, but with that comes itchy eyes and sneezing as pollen accumulates on your skin and clothes. Over the weekend, pollen levels jumped as high as 10.2, and they sat at 10.4 on Monday. News4Jax spoke with immunologist Dr. Sunil Joshi, president of the Duval County Medical Society Foundation, about several ways to combat allergies. Joshi said pollen is at its worst in the morning and around sunset. “Thick pollen coating everything outside "“Zyrtec d daily,” said Theresa Maria Garcia.

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Achoo! Check out these tips to help eliminate allergens in the home

Read full article: Achoo! Check out these tips to help eliminate allergens in the home

Since we’re spending more time indoors, it’s important to eliminate as many allergens inside as possible. These tasks around your home will also help eliminate pollen inside:Dust weekly. “Those are little critters that hide inside of our mattress and our pillows and our box spring,” Joshi said. In Northeast Florida, the most common allergens during the spring tree pollen months is oak. “Oak trees pollinate during the tree pollen season which is in the spring, so from right around now all the way through Mother’s Day, roughly,” Joshi said.

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Does your heart actually stop when you sneeze?

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Have you ever heard someone say that your heart stops for a moment every time you sneeze?

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Allergy season, will it arrive later this year?

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This time last year, allergy season was in full swing. Dr. Sunil Joshi, an allergist at Family Allergy and Asthma Consultants, says the continuous cold weather will definitely push the start of allergy season back. With allergy season starting later, it will make the total season shorter. “Our tree pollen season typically ends by around Mother’s Day, or certainly by the end of May. Not to mention it’s important to know the difference between allergies and symptoms of the coronavirus.

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Back to school: Managing allergies & asthma during COVID-19

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Sandra Hong, MD, an allergist at Cleveland Clinic, said managing allergy and asthma symptoms is especially important this year because they often mimic those of COVID-19. When it comes to asthma, its always a good idea to make sure asthma symptoms are well controlled as we approach cold and flu season, to avoid respiratory complications. If your child is attending school in person, she recommends providing the school with an asthma action plan and emergency inhalers. Parents should also be sure asthma control medicines are working properly. Dr. Hong said its safe for kids with asthma and allergies to wear a mask at school, and that having symptoms under control will make wearing a mask more tolerable

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Have allergies, but don’t want to go to the doctor in COVID-19 pandemic? These self-care methods might help

Read full article: Have allergies, but don’t want to go to the doctor in COVID-19 pandemic? These self-care methods might help

With sinus and allergy season in full swing, the coronavirus pandemic is causing more hesitation for allergy sufferers who would normally go to a doctor or hospital for treatment. “Sinus and allergy season is here,” Beven said. Some foods to consumeAntioxidants help shield cells from oxidative stress. Bioflavonoids enhance the action of Vitamin C and supports blood circulation, which can aid in fighting allergies, viruses or arthritis. These help keep the gut healthy, which is important since 80% of immunity resides in the gut.

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Allergy experts questioning nasal sprays due to coronavirus concerns

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Some doctors are questioning whether nasal sprays and nasal rinses are the best treatment for season allergy sufferers right now due to coronavirus concerns. Lately, the pollen count has been high throughout Northeast Florida, and those who suffer from allergies are likely feeling the effects. But while many people have been dealing with allergies, the new coronavirus has been declared a pandemic. Walker said allergy doctors would normally associate that symptom with allergies or sinus inflammation. RELATED | How to tell the difference between symptoms of allergies & COVID-19And while doctors often prescribe over-the-counter antihistamines to control nasal allergy symptoms, Walker said that they are now more hesitant about prescribing nasal sprays and saline rinses based on new medical reports out of France and Italy.

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How to tell difference between symptoms of allergies & COVID-19

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And with the current COVID-19 outbreak, it’s important to know the difference between allergies and symptoms of the virus. “Of course right now everyone’s...thinking that something else might be going on, so that’s what’s making people even more concerned about it,” Dr. Joshi said. Seasonal allergies and symptoms of COVID-19 do have a few similarities, especially for asthma patients. “If you’re stuck inside your house and you’re worried about your seasonal allergies while inside your house, keep the windows closed,” Dr. Joshi said. Most importantly, those with seasonal allergies should keep up with medication that manages the symptoms.

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Pollen season arrives ahead of schedule this year

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The recent warm stretch this month brought along an unwelcome guest: pollen. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

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Pollen season arrives ahead of schedule this year

Read full article: Pollen season arrives ahead of schedule this year

Robert Sanford, who knows all about the pesky allergen as the nursery manager at Liberty Landscape Supply, told News4Jax that pine trees are producing the pollen right now. Pollen season usually doesn’t arrive until February, so now more people who suffer from allergies will suffer even longer. "They’re terrible and I’m itching my eyes all the time and that’s one of the things about the pollen.”So while pine trees are currently producing pollen, next on the list are cedar trees, which will produce pollen up until spring. The bad news: Trees normally produce pollen through April, so this is just the beginning. After cedar and pine trees, the hot summer months bring grass pollen.

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