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Five Ways to Manage Your Allergies

Allergies are diseases of the immune system that cause an overreaction to substances called “allergens,” according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Symptoms can range from itchy eyes around cats or sneezing during the spring, to serious and even life-threatening repercussions that might result when one is allergic to a certain food or bee sting. Allergies may cause discomfort and inconvenience, and can worsen sinus problems, eczema and asthma, aafa said.According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology , as many as 40 to 50 million Americans have some kind of allergic disease. Here are five general rules of thumb when it comes to your allergies:Don’t mess with Mother Nature Common seasonal allergens include ragweed, grass pollen and tree pollen, but these can be year-round if you live in a more temperate climate. Pollen from trees can be carried miles away from its original source, meaning you can still react to it if the source is not nearby. Wind...

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