Seasonal allergies, or allergic rhinitis or hay fever as they are also know, affect millions of people worldwide. These allergies occur when a person’s immune system overreacts to certain harmless substances such as pollen, mold spores, or pet dander. While allergies can…
Mulberry trees grace our world with their beauty and bounty: lush green leaves and plump, sweet fruits enjoyed for centuries. However, to some, mulberry allergy is what these seemingly innocuous trees can trigger. Mulberry allergies range from mild discomfort (tingling…
If you, as an allergy sufferer, have visited Hawaii, chances are, you’ve most likely asked yourself, why are my allergies so bad in Hawaii? This usually happens after a day or two of arriving, after embracing the warm Hawaiian breeze,…
Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) might seem like just another weed dotting the landscape, but it’s the source of troublesome allergic reactions for some individuals. Recognizable by its spiny burrs that cling to clothing and animal fur, cocklebur thrives in various environments,…
Eye floaters, those small, shadowy figures that drift through our field of vision, often catching the eye as they glide or dart away when we try to focus on them, are a common visual phenomenon experienced by many. Typically characterized…