It is officially summer in Florida, and residents are spending more time indoors to beat the heat. If you missed out on your spring cleaning, there is no better time than now to get it done. While few people really enjoy a day full of housework, the reality is that a thorough cleaning of your […]
Allergy
Understanding Attacks from Spring Allergies
While spring in Florida brings lush green scenes and colorful blooms, it also ushers in the spring allergy season. Here at AllergyTampa.com, we understand how impactful spring allergies can be on your daily life. In this post, we’ll explain spring allergies in Florida and give some tips on how to best manage them. What Causes […]
Understanding Adult-Onset Food Allergies
If you have developed a food allergy in your adult years, you’re not alone. In a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), almost 6% of over 40,000 U.S. adults who participated in the study reported acquiring a new food allergy during adulthood. That translates to almost 20 million American […]
Allergy Do’s and Don’ts
Allergies are one of the most common conditions people face worldwide. Here in the U.S., over 100 million people suffer from at least one allergy. This chronic condition can have a seriously negative effect on a person’s quality of life due to their debilitating symptoms. If you’re living with allergies, you don’t have to fight […]
Important Signs That Someone Is Going Into Anaphylactic Shock
Anaphylactic shock, also known as anaphylaxis, is a severe allergic reaction that can be fatal. This reaction can happen within minutes of being exposed to the allergen. Allergens that cause anaphylaxis can be foods, drugs, insects, or rarely environmental. When the reaction does happen, it usually severely compromises breathing, causes a drastic drop in blood […]