Seasonal allergies affect over 40 million Americans between early spring and late fall.

People who suffer from seasonal allergies usually have symptoms of a runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat, and watery eyes.

Allergies can also cause symptoms of headaches, fatigue and asthma, and unfortunately can be difficult to treat and are oftentimes poorly managed.

What are allergies?

Allergies are the result of your immune system's over-reaction certain foods, contact with certain substances, or inhaling an irritant such as pollen or animal dander.

Pharmaceutical companies lately are pushing to have statin drugs, which are prescribed for elevated cholesterol, become a preventive staple in everyone’s diet, including children, reports the New York Times. After all, aren’t we deficient in statins these days? No. And aren’t we eating way too many eggs? No.

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Welcome to your health questions, answered.

In this section, SDNN and a range of local experts answer your burning health and wellness questions – everything from exercise, diet and fitness to health and body issues. We’ll crack the myths, correct the contradictory information and put truth into the hearsay that is so often a part of the wellness world.

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