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Top 5 Tips for Managing Grass Allergy

1. Don’t mow the lawn, delegate. If you can’t let someone else mow the lawn take an antihistamine before mowing.

2. Keep your grass short so that it won’t pollinate. (Grass pollinates through the air.)

3. Check your local pollen count every day. High grass pollen count days are not a good time to outdoors so avoid outdoor activities. As you can see, we have had a lot of wet weather recently, so grass pollen counts have been low.

4. Cool, your home with drapes, closed blinds, and air conditioning. Keep the windows shut to keep out grass pollen, which pollinates for most of the summer.

5. After spending a few hours outside change your clothes.

6. If antihistamines alone don’t help enough, visit Allergy SA and ask about different grass allergy treatment. You might be a candidate for allergy drops (SLIT).

Bright side, the grass-pollinating season ends with the arrival of August.

May 14, 2016/by allergysa

Allergies, English, Health

Asthma?

As a chronic condition, asthma requires that you work closely with a physician to manage and control its symptoms.

Signs and symptoms can include:

*Shortness of breath
*Coughing
*Wheezing
*Chest tightness

“Triggers” for asthma can vary person to person, and may not always be identifiable. Some triggers include:

*Allergens such as dust mites, pollen (from trees, grass, and weeds), mold, animal dander, or cockroaches
*Irritants such as tobacco smoke, chemicals, sprays, dust, or air pollution
*Respiratory illness such as a cold or flu
*Physical activity
*Cold air
*Strong emotions or stress

Suffering from asthma or is your asthma currently out of control? Call us today at 210-616-0882, same day appointments available!

May 5, 2016/by allergysa

Allergies, English

Common Allergy Symptoms

Fatige
Frequent headaches
Post nasal drainage
Itching of the nose
Recurrent ear infections
Recurrent cough or bronchitis
Chronic sinus infections
Itching, watering, redness, or swelling of the eyes.
Tightness in the chest, wheezing or asthma
Eczema, skin rashes, itching, or hives.

May 2, 2016/by allergysa

Allergies, English

Low Allergy Garden

Flowering Plants

Lathyrus odoratus – Sweet pea
Catharanthus roseus – Periwinkle
Digitalis – Foxglove
Impatiens – Impatiens
Myosotis – Forget-me-nots
Nierembergia – Cup flower
Petunia – Petunia
Viola – Johnny jump up, pansy, violet
Crocus – Spring-flowering crocus
Gladiolus – Gladiolus
Hyacinth – Hyacinth (numerous varieties)
Gentiana – Gentian
Geranium – True geranium, cranesbill
Hemerocallis – Day lily
Peony – Peony
Polemonium – Jacob’s ladder
Rhododendron – Azalea, rhododendron
Fuchsia – Fuchsia
Dianthus – Carnation, pinks
Papaver – Poppy
Phlox – Phlox
Iris – Iris
Clematis – Clematis
Hibiscus – hibiscus
Narcissus – Daffodil

Shrubs/Bushes/Herbs

Coleus blumei – Coleus
Hosta – Hosta, plantain lily
Physalis – Chinese lantern
Sempervivum – Hens and chicks
Hydrangea grandiflora – Big leaf hydrangea
Viburnum – Viburnum shrubs, highbush cranberry, nannyberry
Teucrium crispum – Wood sage
Physocarpus opulifolius – Dart’s gold, ninebark
Bergenia – Elephant’s ears
Kolkwitzia amabilis – Beauty bush
Aronia melanocarpa – Black chokeberry
Rodgersia pinnata – Featherleaf rodgersia
Helianthemum – Sunrose, rock rose
Gaura – Gaura, beeblossom
Vaccinium corymbosum – Blueberry bush
Berberis vulgaris – Barberry bush
Daphne – Daphne
Nandina domestica – Nandina
Salvia greggii – Autumn sage
Salvia clevelandii – Cleaveland sage, blue sage

Trees

Stick to female trees, which may drop berries or seeds but don’t produce pollen
Persimmon – persimmon tree
Amelanchier lamarkii – juneberry tree

April 30, 2016/by allergysa

Allergies, English, Recipes

Allergy-Friendly Pizza

Makes one 12 inch pizza
Free of: Gluten and all top allergens.

Roasted Tomato Sauce

1 1/4 pounds tomatoes (cherry, Roma or cluster)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp + 1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasonings or 1/2 tbsp fresh herbs
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

No Rise Gluten-Free Thin Crust

1 tbsp active dry yeast
2/3 cup (160 mL) warm unsweetened plain milk alternative (of choice)
1 tsp sugar
2/3 cup (160 mL) brown rice flour + extra for sprinkling
1/2 cup (120 mL) tapioca starch
2 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp unflavored gelatin powder (for vegetarian: sub agar powder)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Toppings

5-7 ounces allergen-free pepperoni*

April 20, 2016/by allergysa

Allergies, English

Food Allergy Facts

– The wording of the warning label does not give an indication as to the risk of the allergen being present. Allergists generally advise avoiding foods with advisory labels containing your allergen.

– The Food and Drug Administration states that advisory labels “should not be used as a substitute for adhering to current good manufacturing practices and must be truthful and not misleading.”

– Because advisory labels are voluntary, there is no guarantee products without these warnings will not contain traces of allergens. If you are ever unsure about a packaged food, call the manufacturer to find out about its food allergy management practices. If company representatives can’t adequately answer your questions, avoid the food.

– Food manufacturers that develop products with allergy concerns in mind are invaluable to consumers with food allergies. Become familiar with them (e.g. you will read about many in Allergic Living magazine). Some will promote right on a label that they produce in a “dedicated facility” without certain allergens – e.g. peanut or milk or wheat.

April 10, 2016/by allergysa

Top 5 Tips for Managing Grass Allergy

Asthma?

Common Allergy Symptoms

Low Allergy Garden

Allergy-Friendly Pizza

Food Allergy Facts

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