Dr. McEldowney, a specialist in diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) alert people with spring allergies to be on the lookout for these five things that can aggravate suffering.

Getting in shape is good news for your health. But if you have allergies or asthma, the hidden triggers at the gym may be bad for your condition. Allergist Dr. McEldowney of Allergy and Asthma Care of Blakeney, a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), suggests the following tips to keep your visits to the health club sniffle, sneeze and wheeze free:

Holiday gatherings are festive fun, but it’s not easy to be the life of the party when you’re sniffling, sneezing and wheezing. From the host’s overpowering perfume to the nuts in the snack bowl, holiday parties can be a challenge for people with allergies and asthma.