Allergies
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What causes allergies?
By Dr. Christopher Oseh published
REFERENCE Discover what causes allergies and how you can ease symptoms at home.
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9 allergy season symptoms
By Dr. Christopher Oseh published
REFERENCE All the major allergy season symptoms and how to treat them.
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Do air purifiers help with allergies?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith published
REFERENCE They can improve air quality, but do air purifiers help with allergies? And if so, how much?
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Do humidifiers help with allergies?
By Sarah Finley published
REFERENCE Here’s everything you need to know about whether humidifiers help with allergies, and how you can use them effectively.
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Can people be allergic to exercise?
By Tyler Santora published
Is it possible to be allergic to activities like running or walking?
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Man almost dies from an allergic reaction to cold air
By Rachael Rettner published
The condition, known as cold urticaria, is fairly rare and can cause anaphylaxis.
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Why Do Seasonal Allergies Make You Feel Sleepy?
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Can you blame dozing at work on allergies?
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Many People Who Claim to Have a Food Allergy Actually Don’t
By Mindy Weisberger published
Self-diagnosing a food allergy can lead to mistaken conclusions.
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