Cold, Flu, or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference this Fall
Not sure if your symptoms are from a cold, the flu, or allergies? Learn how to tell the difference and when to see a provider. Take the Allergy Quiz or Find a Provider near you today. Understanding the Confusion Every fall, countless people wonder: Is it a cold, the flu, or allergies? Each…
Rising Ragweed Pollen: Why Fall Allergies in the U.S. Are Getting Worse
Every fall, ragweed pollen has long been a familiar culprit behind sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. But lately, it’s not just the symptoms that are changing—it’s the season itself. Rising ragweed pollen levels are making allergy season longer, more intense, and harder to escape. What…
Fall Allergy Relief: How Provider Practices Can Lead the Way
As summer starts to give way to fall, and the first cool front arrives, many patients brace for seasonal allergies. While ragweed often steals the spotlight, fall allergy sufferers face a broader spectrum of triggers—from varied pollen sources to mold and dust mites. For many providers, this season…
FSA/HSA Plans for Allergy Services
Environmental allergies are a common ailment that affects approximately 50 million Americans every year. Whether you suffer from year round or just seasonal allergies, you may be able to use your tax-free FSA/HSA funds to help you save money on education, allergy testing, and treatments. If you…
Respiratory Care Week, October 24-30
As we settle into this final week of October and prepare for some frightful fun at the end of the week, let’s all take a big deep breath in before the end of the year holiday season is upon us! Speaking of that big deep breath, October is Healthy Lung Month and this week, October 24-30 is…
Football, Food, and Fall Allergies
Fall has arrived and so have shorter days, cooler weather, and football season! Unfortunately for some, football, food and fall allergies go hand in hand. This is especially true in the southern and western regions of the US where some weed allergens peak in the fall. The idea of sneezing and…
Flu, Allergies, Cold, or COVID?
With the approaching fall season, we typically witness flu and viral season quickly arrive as well. Simultaneously weed pollen, dust mite, and mold allergy sufferers are preparing for an intense time of year. This year however, the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and reputable variants adds an…
Ragweed and Fall Pollen Allergies
Back to school season is here! Shorter days, crisp, cool evenings, and beautiful fall foliage are on the horizon. This time also marks the onset of weed pollination and the resurgence of allergy symptoms that may have taken a vacation in the hot, dry July heat. The meteorological calendar says…
Back to School Action Plan for Allergies and Asthma
As the final days of summer break come to a close, families everywhere are preparing for children to return to school. Whether this is the first year a child is heading to school or the last, it is an exciting time for both children and parents. It can, however, also be a time of anxiety for a…
