My daughter age 9 and I age 44 suffer from seasonal allergies in the spring. We would like to receive a Kenalog injection. Can you confirm if this is safe as a one-time injection for both of us? Although a short course of systemic corticosteroids is effective at relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis, the corticosteroids… Read More »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The warm weather is bringing a flood of pollen and doctors say allergy symptoms can be similar to some symptoms of COVID-19. Allergies are known to cause some respiratory problems and so can the coronavirus. While there is some overlap, doctors say the symptoms are distinct. People were out around the Philadelphia… Read More »
But now in my 40s, I seem to get allergy symptoms during the spring and summer. Is it possible to develop allergies as an adult? Should I get tested? If so, what do allergy tests involve? ANSWER: You can develop allergies later in life, and there is definitely value in getting tested to see if… Read More »
Common areas for testing include the inside forearm and the back. Protect your skin by wearing long-sleeve shirts and pants. Retrieved 22 September Allergies involve the immune system, so if allergies are suppressed — whether with avoidance or medication — there’s a question of whether it damages the immune system. Substances that come into contact… Read More »