Blog Layout

Stress and Allergies

Dr. Megan Stauffer • Apr 14, 2015

In case if you weren't stressed enough....


We all know stress isn’t good for our health. It increases the risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes and contributes to increased levels of anxiety and depression.



A study in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that people who are experiencing stress are more likely to have a flare of their allergies. Many of the patients in the study reported an allergic flare within days of the increased stress. Additionally, allergy suffers with more chronic stress experienced allergy flares more often.

Five Tips to Manage Stress:
Take a break.
Exercise.
Smile and laugh.
Get social support.
Meditate.
Source: The American Psychological Association

The authors recommend ways to alleviate stress, such as meditating, making time for relaxing and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Certainly decreasing stress is good for your overall health, but be sure to see a board-certified allergist to get a comprehensive plan for managing your allergies.

You might also like

man using nasal spray
By Dr. Kolinsky 05 Jan, 2022
Learn how to get the most from your nasal sprays and avoid that nasty tasting drip down your throat!
indoor allergens
By Dr. Kolinsky 20 Dec, 2021
Dr. Kolinsky provides tips on where indoor allergens may be hiding and how you can limit your exposure to them.
blood being drawn
By Dr. John Overholt 07 Nov, 2019
Is your provider recommending a blood test for allergies? Dr. John Overholt discusses what you should know about the different tests available and what you should ask before being tested.
More Posts
Share by: