American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology

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What are seasonal allergy symptoms and how do they differ from coronavirus symptoms?

The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology points out that allergies in general occur when your immune system overreacts to something that is typically harmless in others. For seasonal allergy sufferers, that means their bodies don't react well to allergens like pollen, grass, and/or ragweed. The symptoms that often accompany allergies include: Runny nose, stuffy nose, and/or sneezing Wheezing or shortness of breath Dry Cough Rashes Fatigue Headache In […]

todayMarch 24, 2021

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Parent Alert: New School Year Can Bring Allergy Flare-Ups

As kids head back to school, it's important for parents to keep potential asthma and allergy challenges in mind, reports Robert Preidt in Health Day.   "In the fall, allergists see an increase in kids' visits for allergies and asthma because of a combination of factors," said Dr. Todd Mahr, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). "And hospitals see what's known as the 'September Spike' […]

todayAugust 6, 2019

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