Everybody gets an itch at some point during the day. Usually, a moment’s attention will take care of it, but for a surprisingly large number of people, that’s just a dream. Around 22% of us will suffer from a chronic itch – one that goes on for 6 weeks or longer – at some point in our […]

Do you suspect you have an allergy? You are not alone. More than 50 million Americans experience allergies every year. Common allergy symptoms include sneezing, rashes, a runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and stomach cramps. What happens when you experience allergy symptoms but do not know the source? It is always best to know the source […]

Asthma is a common chronic lung disease that can make it difficult to breathe. Although there is no cure for asthma, those with the condition can live healthy, active lives if their asthma is under control. Steve’s Story Steve is a 32-year-old who has a history of frequent asthma symptoms. He relied on an albuterol […]

Are your seasonal allergies getting worse? You’re not alone. If it feels like your allergy-induced runny nose and red-rimmed eyes are getting worse each year — and lasting longer — you’re not imagining things. The Bay Area experiences three pollen spikes throughout the year. Several varieties of local bushes and trees release pollen beginning in […]

An early Spring means flowers budding and blooming trees, but if you are one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergies, this also means sneezing, congestion, runny nose and other bothersome symptoms. Seasonal allergies — also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis — can make you miserable. And, because the Bay Area experienced […]