Family Center For Allergy And Asthma

05/20/2025

Depending on where you live, there are generally three pollen seasons. The start and end dates of these seasons, as well as the specific plants, vary based on the climate.
• Trees generally pollinate in the spring. Birch, cedar, cottonwood and pine are big allergy triggers.
• Grass releases its pollen in the summer. Timothy and Johnson, and Rye grasses are examples of allergens in this category.
• Weeds cause hay fever in the fall. Ragweed is the biggest offender as it can grow in nearly every environment.

04/21/2025

Spring is in the air, and so are billions of tiny pollens that trigger allergy symptoms in millions of people.

This condition is called seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hay fever.

Hay fever can affect your quality of life. It can lead to sinus infections, can disrupt your sleep and affect your ability to learn at school or be productive at work.

Symptoms include:
• Itching in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes
• Sneezing
• Stuffy nose (congestion)
• Runny nose
• Tearing eyes
• Dark circles under the eyes

03/27/2025

Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is a form of allergies where you develop symptoms without necessarily being exposed. Some symptoms include frequent sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, or mouth or skin itchiness. Hay fever affects 40 to 60 million Americans.

12/16/2024

Your asthma might be worsening if your symptoms become more frequent or severe, you’re limiting your normal activities and missing school or work, your medicines aren’t working well, you have to use your quick-relief inhaler more, or you have an asthma attack that requires the emergency room.

12/10/2024

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8610-allergies

Allergies are your body’s reaction to certain proteins. Allergens include inhalants and foods. Treatments include medications.

12/03/2024

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/do-you-have-a-christmas-tree-allergy

Breadcrumb Home News & Insights Do you have a Christmas tree allergy? December 23, 2021 By uclahealth 4 min read After bringing their Christmas tree home, a small percentage of people face weeks of sneezing, congestion and watery eyes, also known as Christmas tree syndrome. For them, the tree doesn....

11/26/2024

Have you been hesitant to see an allergy doctor for testing because you worry you’ll discover an allergy to your dog or cat? Remember, there are other ways to treat these types of allergies beyond finding a new home for your beloved pet.

11/18/2024

Many asthma victims keep an asthma diary or journal to help manage their disease. This diary or record should include the amount of times you need an inhaler, your symptoms or lack thereof, and side effects to your treatment. The diary will assist in your follow up with your asthma doctor.

09/23/2024

Asthma affects men, women and children, and can have life threatening implications if not treated and monitored. Care to guess how many people in the U.S. suffer from asthma? If you guessed 24 million, you're right.

06/18/2024

Allergy testing measures how a person reacts to specific allergens, such as pollen, trees, or molds. Testing is recommended if you need help pinpointing what is causing your symptoms so that you can better manage your allergies.

02/29/2024

Smoking has very serious health consequences for anyone, but especially for people with asthma. Smoking during pregnancy or around young children can increase their risk of asthma.