Why Tennessee is an allergy hotspot — and how to prepare
Dr. Monica Peeler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why Tennessee’s allergy season can be brutal.
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Can’t smell? Don’t ignore that
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says loss of smell that occurs without a cold or allergies or persists for several weeks should be evaluated by a physician.
Fall allergies in Tennessee: What’s different from spring
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says even if you don’t suffer from spring allergies, you could be sensitive to allergens present during autumn.
How to cope with seasonal allergies in Tennessee
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains seasonal allergies and how to address them.
8 ways to cope with seasonal allergies in Tennessee
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out how to cope with seasonal allergies.
Machelle’s story: Navigating her way through allergies and asthma
Machelle Lewis, a health navigator for BlueCare Tennessee, talks about the steps she takes to control what triggers her allergies and asthma.
Real story: living outside with an asthma diagnosis
Dr. Baxter says it’s easy to attribute some symptoms of allergies and asthma to more common conditions. But as someone who has also had asthma since childhood, she knows the importance of diagnosing these as early in life as possible.
Guide to exercising outdoors with allergies
Here’s what you need to know about allergies to stay safe while exercising outdoors in Tennessee.
6 Recipes for Kids with Food Allergies
The number of children with peanut allergies has tripled in the past 15 years, so what’s a parent to do? Here are 6 snacks that are safe for most kids.
What Snoring Says About Your Health
Snoring is natural — many people experience it from time to time. But why do we snore? Here’s what you need to know about snoring and your health.