Think that allergies aren't a problem during cold weather? Think again. Even though the plants outside aren't exactly green, and the fact that there isn't much pollen in the air, triggers still exist to make your nose congested and runny. From airborne mold to non-allergic triggers such as cold air, there are a number of non-pollen sources of wintertime nasal symptoms. In addition, cold weather can lead to hives, which is called cold urticaria. Learn more about how cold weather can worsen your allergies.

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• Mold Allergies in Cold Weather
• Runny Noses in Cold Weather
• Hives in Cold Weather

Now that Thanksgiving has past, most of us are thinking about the next Holiday later this month. For those celebrating Christmas, consider that many traditions may worsen your underlying allergies and asthma. From Christmas tree allergy to holiday odors and scents, the Holidays can give you more than you bargained for -- worsening allergy symptoms.

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• Christmas Tree Allergy
• Allergy to Holiday Scents
• Mold Season and the Holidays

Soon many of us will travel to see family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. These travels could lead to various exposures that could worsen underlying allergies. From hidden food allergens in the mom's famous stuffing, to Aunt Edna's pet cat, and from Uncle Ed's cigars to Grandma's dusty spare bedroom, your allergies could be in for more than you bargained for this Thanksgiving. Learn how to be prepared to prevent and treat food allergies, cat allergy, reactions to cigarette smoke and dust avoidance measures.

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• Preparing for Hidden Food Allergens
• How to Deal with Grandma's Four Cats
• How to Survive a Dusty Spare Bedroom
  

Allergies are becoming more and more common in children. For example, allergic rhinitis is extremely common in children, and is far more than just a runny nose. Allergies of all kinds can have a major effect on a child's quality of life, including effects on mood and behavior, activities such as school and sports, as even effects on sleep. Learn about ways that allergies have affected children's lives, as well as how allergy treatments have improved these children's lives.

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• Recognizing Allergies in Children
• How Allergies Affect a Child's Well-Being
• Allergies at School