Five Allergy Myths

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There’s nothing quite as beautiful as a gorgeous

spring day when flowers are in bloom…

...unless you have allergies.

MILLIONS OF AMERICANS SUFFER THROUGH ALLERGY SEASON EVERY YEAR...

So it’s no surprise that many allergy myths have blossomed (if you’ll pardon the pun).Following are a few misconceptions you can’t afford to believe.

MYTH #1:MY CHILD IS ALLERGIC TO DOGS, SO WE’LL JUST GET HIM/HER A HYPOALLERGENIC BREED.

SADLY, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A COMPLETELY 100% HYPOALLERGENIC PET.

Some breeds may not agitate allergy sufferers as much as others, but this isn’t due to the fur.According to the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, pets transfer allergens through saliva and other glands - not through fur.

MYTH #2:MOVING TO ANOTHER PART OF THE COUNTRY WILL IMPROVE MY ALLERGY SYMPTOMS.

DON’T BET ON IT.

Sure, the desert Southwest may not have the problematic pollen from the North Carolina longleaf pine, but other areas have other types of pollen and airborne allergies that may prove to be just as problematic.

A better strategy is to determine what you’re allergic to and how you can take measures to reduce your exposure to these allergens.

MYTH #3:ALLERGIES CAUSE ECZEMA.

ECZEMA, AN ITCHY SKIN IRRITATION, MAY HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT CAUSES...

...none of which may be related to allergies.

However, if you are allergic to certain detergents or perfumes, this reaction can affect your eczema - but not cause it.

MYTH #4:THE MOLD IN THIS BUILDING IS MAKING MY ALLERGIES WORSE.

MOLD IS ONE OF THE “USUAL SUSPECTS” WHEN IT COMES TO ALLERGIES...

...but it’s not always the offender.The truth is much more difficult to pin down.

While mold may be present at your office or in your basement, it’s difficult to link it to the cause of your allergy symptoms.

MYTH #5:CUTTING DOWN THE TREES IN MY YARD WILL HELP ME BECAUSE I’M ALLERGIC TO TREE POLLEN.

DON’T BRING OUT THE CHAINSAW JUST YET...

While it’s true that tree pollen is a common allergy, tree pollen is also very lightweight - meaning it’s easily airborne.

Cutting down your trees won’t solve the problem because the wind could carry the tree pollen to your doorstep from miles away. A better idea is to invest in immunotherapy, or allergy shots.

6TH LEADING CAUSE

More than 50 million Americans are plagued by

seasonal or year round allergies, making it the

of chronic illness in the U.S.

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