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A look at allergies and heart health
30 Mar 2020 by Ted Escobedo 2 min read
Spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and for millions of Americans the arrival of allergy season.
When seeking relief, people with allergies who are concerned about heart disease or high blood pressure must be especially careful when taking blood pressure-raising, over-the-counter decongestants. They're also stimulants, which can increase heart rate.
But determining the extent of the direct connection between allergies and heart health is a topic that needs more research. A look at two studies offers examples of differing conclusions.
A NOTE ABOUT ALLERGIES AND CORONAVIRUS: There are key differences in symptoms between allergies and Coronavirus. Seasonal allergies can cause sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and cough. Yet unlike allergies, coronavirus causes a fever, with other symptoms including cough and shortness of breath.
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