While many people can indulge in their favourite foods without concerns, others risk developing food anaphylaxis – a life-threatening allergic reaction. Knowing how you might react to food allergens can save your life. The difference between treating hives with Benadryl and carrying an EpiPen is literally life and death. Right now, most parents of children with allergies, […]

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As the name implies, “thunderstorm asthma” refers to asthma attacks that occur during or after a thunderstorm.1,2 These attacks can be fatal if not managed.  In regions with high numbers of thunderstorms, there can be increases of the attacks that put a strain on local hospitals. One example is the thunderstorm asthma attacks that occurred […]

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Each day, we breathe about 25,000 times.1  With each breath taken outdoors, we inhale various air pollutants due to traffic, construction, industrialization, and urbanization.2  Can an air purifier help? And what is the best air purifier for allergies? Indoors, our air quality is impacted by factors such as dust, dust mites, mold spores, household pets, […]

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What is butterbur? Butterbur is a plant that grows in Europe and in some parts of Asia and North America. The leaves of the plant were traditionally used to wrap and protect butter in warm climates. This is where its name comes from.3 Throughout history, particularly in the Middle Ages and during the 17th century, butterbur […]

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Do you love eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast but get a runny nose or find yourself blotchy every time you eat something that has oats in it? Then, you might have an oat allergy. This happens due to the presence of the protein called avenin in oats.1 Oat allergy results in the activation […]

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Allergies are a condition caused by the body’s response to foreign organisms. An allergy starts when an individual’s immune system identifies harmless organisms as threats. The body responds to that allergen by releasing histamines and other chemicals into the bloodstream. These chemicals produce the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions are normally caused by […]

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Are you dealing with persistent allergies? Maybe you’ve been prescribed zyrtec. Wondering how it works, and what it does? Let MNB walk you through the facts. Zyrtec, or Cetirizine, is a prescription and over-the-counter medication recommended for people experiencing seasonal allergies or “hay fever”, perennial allergies including allergies to dust mites and mold, and chronic […]

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Individuals with allergic rhinitis may experience symptoms such as a stuffed or runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. These symptoms can be alleviated with medications called antihistamines. However, these pharmaceutical drugs can impose unwanted side effects such as excessive drowsiness. These unwanted side effects may spark interest in alternative natural and home remedies for allergies. […]

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