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Chicago area allergies: Pollen counts, and how to find relief
Early September is prime time for allergies in the Chicago area, with residents dealing with itchy eyes, runny noses and all manner of unpleasant symptoms.
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Concerns about COVID, allergies rise as fall nears
NBC 5’s Health and Wellness reporter Lauren Petty has more details as allergy season nears, while a rise in COVID cases is reported in Illinois and the U.S.
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Runny Nose? Check the Color of Your Snot, Doctors Say. Here's What to Look For, and What it Could Tell You
Ahh-choo! It’s the height of spring allergy season, and you just sneezed. But before you throw away that tissue, check the color of your snot first, doctors say. It could hold the answer to questions about your health.
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COVID or Allergies? Doctors Say Your Snot Could Tell the Story
Chicago’s warm winter is still having some big impacts, as many people are suffering from seasonal allergies earlier than usual this spring, but how can you tell the difference between that ailment or something more serious?
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Snot Test Could Help Determine if Symptoms Are Allergies or a Cold
As the seasons are changing, a snot test could help those experiencing unpleasant symptoms determine if they are dealing with allergies or a common cold, NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.