allergies

3 Surprising Allergy Facts

It’s Watch-This Wednesday—the day we look at the newest videos on Sharecare.com. This week allergist Clifford Bassett, MD answers these questions about allergies.

1. Are allergies inherited?
You might be able to blame those sniffles on mom or dad. Find out here.

2. What are some natural remedies for allergies?
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs aren’t always the answer when it comes to allergies. Check out these alternatives.

3. How can I minimize my reaction to pollen?
Remember when mom said, “Eat your fruits and veggies”? Well it turns out those good-for-you foods could be triggering your allergies. Check out this video.

Test your allergy smarts with our surviving spring allergies quiz, and learn more about things that make you go achoo in our Allergy Relief Center.

 Cats, tree pollen, Aunt Elda’s perfume? Share what makes you sneeze with us.

 

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Cathy Poley

Cathy Poley is a Senior Web Producer at Sharecare. She has managed web and video projects for companies such as Primedia, CNN.com and Turner Broadcasting. Not only is Cathy a Sharecare employee, but she is also an avid Sharecare user, finding that the Q&As she reads inspire her to make better decisions about her health.

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