Grass Pollen
Grass pollen is the predominant pollen in the air during the summer here in Idaho. Allergy to this pollen can cause sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes, as well as asthma attacks in some people. Grasses can be divided into two major classes: northern and southern grasses. Northern grasses are common in colder climates, and […]
Who can benefit from allergy shots?
Allergy shots help your body get used to allergens, the things that trigger an allergic reaction. They don’t cure allergies, but eventually your symptoms will get better and you may not have allergic reactions as often. Allergy shots, also called “immunotherapy,” may work for you if allergy medicines don’t work well for you or you […]
Why do allergies cause that stuffy nose feeling?
Nasal congestion, or a stuffy nose, is a common and bothersome nasal allergy symptom. Congestion occurs when the immune system releases chemicals in response to an allergen. This causes the blood vessels inside the nose to swell, which in turn causes the lining of the nose to become swollen. — Rick Steinburg, PA-C