June 15, 2020

Pill Might Prevent Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions

WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2020 -- Pills used to treat blood cancers may potentially prevent life-threatening allergic reactions, early research hints.

That could spell good news for people with severe food and drug allergies.

June 4, 2020

Sinus Infection? 'Good' Germs in Your Nose May Be Key

TUESDAY, June 2, 2020 -- If you constantly battle sinus infections, low levels of good bacteria in your nose may be to blame, new research suggests.

Previous research has shown that health-protecting strains of bacteria reside in your digestive system, genital tract and on your skin.

May 28, 2020

Pollen Fragments Linger After Rains, Leaving Allergy Sufferers Miserable

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Spring showers bring … pollen.

That's the surprising discovery made by researchers when they measured tree pollen fragment concentrations during and after spring rains of varying intensity in Iowa City between April 17 and May 31, 2019.

June 8, 2020

Are Your Symptoms From COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies?

THURSDAY, June 4, 2020 -- In the thick of the coronavirus pandemic, it might be hard to tell if you've come down with COVID-19, spring allergies or a cold, which all have some similar symptoms.

Fever and dry cough are common symptoms of COVID-19, along with shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, sore throat, diarrhea, fatigue, chills, muscle pain, loss of taste and smell, and body aches.

May 19, 2020

Loss of Smell May Signal Milder Case of COVID-19: Study

WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 -- Loss of smell is more likely to occur in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 than in those with more severe illness, a new study finds.

This information could give health care providers an early indication of which patients may require hospitalization, according to the University of California, San Diego Health researchers.