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Dealing with Seasonal Allergies

Allergy season is here. This time of year isn’t fun for people with seasonal allergies. If you are pregnant during allergy season, it can make you feel miserable. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to relieve and prevent your symptoms. It’s best not to take any allergy medications during pregnancy. There are a few medications that can be safely used during pregnancy, if needed. Talk to your doctor about the severity of the symptoms. While some medication may be o.k., it’s better to try to use natural remedies or preventative measures. The first step is to determine the … Continue reading →

Pet Allergies: Living With Your Pet Anyway

Would you believe that approximately one third of all Americans who are allergic to their cats live with a cat anyway? Another study found that only one out of five adults who were diagnosed with pet allergies chose to give up their pet! Four out of five people decided to keep them anyway. For many people, the benefit of a relationship with their cat or dog is more important than the allergy. Believe it or not, you can live with a dog or cat despite being allergic. It takes a little more work and an understanding of what causes your … Continue reading →

Pet Allergies

It’s a heartbreak common to many families: someone develops an allergy to the family dog or cat, and it’s up to Fido or Fluffy to hit the road. When I was five and my brother was three, we were both found to have some severe allergies. Not just to pets — though we were both highly allergic to dogs and especially cats — but to pollen, mold, dust, air, water, pretty much everything. (Okay, we weren’t REALLY allergic to air and water, but it felt like it!) We had to give up our family dog Sparky; lucky for us, he … Continue reading →