
Shelby RamseySpecial to the Valley NewsRecognized as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies come in many varieties and affect both children and adults.Foods, medicines, pollen and more bring about coughing, sneezing, hives, rashes, headaches, itchy eyes, a runny nose and more to those allergic to them. In some cases, an allergic reaction can be fatal.Dr. Robert Ziering, who has specialized in treating adult and pediatric allergies and asthma for 40 years, said the most common allergies he treats are due to “animals in the home, dust mites, pollens blowing in the open (bedroom) window and outdoor molds.”First and foremost, if an individual is suffering regular symptoms that appear to