Monday, April 19, 2010

Seeing Through Allergy Myths

Identifying the truth behind common allergy myths can help a lot in staying away from afflictions like sneezing and sniffing. Seasonal allergies, accompanied by runny nose or itchy eyes, affect about 35 million Americans from spring through fall. A well-accepted allergy myth is that consumption of honey prevents or cures hay fever. However, Maeve O’Connor, M.D., associated with Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center in Charlotte, NC, points out there's no evidence that eating honey might alleviate or prevent this condition. Similarly, another myth that adults are immune from allergies doesn't hold water.

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