Allergies Cause More than Sneezes

What the news means for you Beth Miller, MD Allergist &AdvAnces Insights Allergy season can trigger more than sneezes and sniffles July 2011 About 40 million Americans suffer seasonal allergies, with the accompanying runny noses, sneezing, itchy... More

What the news means for you Beth Miller, MD Allergist &AdvAnces Insights Allergy season can trigger more than sneezes and sniffles July 2011 About 40 million Americans suffer seasonal allergies, with the accompanying runny noses, sneezing, itchy and tearing eyes, and occasional sinusitis or ear infections. Springtime, when trees are pollinating, can be especially problematic. 2011 was even worse than usual, according to many news reports of record high pollen levels in most areas throughout the country. Extremes of weather and an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been blamed for these rising levels. Lexington has often made the list of worst cities for allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allergies linked to depression? Several studies in recent years have suggested allergies may also lead to a greater risk of depression and suicide. At the University of Maryland, a 2008 epidemiologi Less