Allergies Coverage

How to keep vet bills down as pets battle spring allergies
Spring allergies aren't just rough on people. It can be rough on our pets, too.

Pet allergies? Consider insurance to cover recurring treatment costs
Spring allergies aren't just rough on many humans, pets often suffer as well.

Are your symptoms COVID-19 or allergies?
5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte says there are distinctions between allergies and something more.

Differences between COVID-19 and allergy symptoms to be aware of as spring approaches
The haze that fills the air and yellow dust that cover everything return each spring, but with COVID-19 still around, any sign of illness, like a lingering cough, is reason to take notice.

Masks give a protective shield for spring allergies
Masks can help allergy sufferers fight pollen in the spring.

Spring allergy season nears but most sufferers may already own an inexpensive measure of prevention
March means we are closer to warmer spring weather as well as the pollen allergies that come with it. More allergy sufferers may save money on medications by using something they probably already own: a good quality mask.

Duke doc: Follow the science on vaccine safety, allergies
Dr. Leonor Corsino, an adult endocrinologist at Duke University Hospital, did not get her shot like most health officials did during the first week of the Pfizer rollout. "I was a little bit nervous to be honest," she said.

Duke doctor with allergies: Do your homework before getting vaccine
Many people are allergic to something. Medical studies suggest about 2% of Americans have allergies so severe that they can be deadly.

Is it fall allergies, COVID or the flu?
Every sniffle and sneeze attracts attention these days, but is it a sign of fall allergies, the flu, or COVID-19? Doctor Frank McGeorge explains what to do if you start suffering symptoms and why the advice will be different this fall, compared to previous years.

Fall allergies and hay fever - this commonly ignored misnomer can make your kids feel miserable
Fall is here, which, unfortunately, here in North Carolina often means the resurgence of seasonal allergy symptoms for many kids (and parents!). In the fall around here, ragweed is the most common allergen that can make some kids feel pretty miserable.

How to get a good workout while dealing with seasonal allergies
Working out while dealing with irritating allergy symptoms can be tough. Here are five tips from Purvi Parikh, an allergist with the Allergy & Asthma Network, that will help make your workout routine more bearable.

The Saharan dust is here and bringing gorgeous sunsets to NC
The Saharan dust is here!

Coronavirus: Facts not fear, June 9, 2020
The CDC says people with moderate to severe asthma may be at higher risk of getting very sick from coronavirus. WRAL's David Crabtree offers details.

Allergies, flu or coronavirus: Which symptoms to look for
Dr. Allen Mask, an urgent care physician, said people who feel sick should look for three major symptoms -- cough, fever and shortness of breath. Those may indicate COVID-19.

Animals could provide clues to treating humans with the same allergies
A presentation at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center recently explored ways that animals provide clues to treating humans with the same allergies, and on the other hand, treating allergies in people provides insight into ways to treat animals.

Beware mold, other allergens when bringing holiday decor into the home
While some people are allergic to real Christmas trees, the greater allergy risk is mold that accumulates on stored ornaments and decorations.

Researchers making progress against peanut allergies
Researchers are still studying a new treatment that could help those with severe peanut allergies.

What's the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance?
While some of the symptoms of an allergy and a food intolerance are similar, the differences between the two are critical.