Allergies at the Campground

Most people have wonderful memories of spending summer days at the campground. Camping is an American tradition, whether it’s in the mountains, at the beach, in the desert, or even in the backyard. Just about any outdoor activity that involves spending the night in a tent, trailer or RV or just out under the stars in a sleeping bag counts as camping. Outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and just sitting around the campfire are what make camping really special. Unfortunately, people with allergies need to take extra precautions while camping, as many activities can worsen allergy symptoms. Learn all about allergies at the campground.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Allergies at the Campground Most people have wonderful memories of spending summer days at the campground. Camping is an American tradition, whether it’s in the mountains, at the beach, in the desert, or even in the backyard. Just about any outdoor activity that involves spending the night in a tent, trailer or RV or just out under the stars in a sleeping bag counts as camping. Outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and just sitting around the campfire are what make camping really special. Unfortunately, people with allergies need to take extra precautions while camping, as many activities can worsen allergy symptoms. Learn all about allergies at the campground.   Daniel More, MD Allergies Expert Mosquito Allergy Many of the mosquito saliva proteins can cause immune reactions, including allergic reactions. Typically, however, most people have a variety of reactions to mosquito bites, and the symptoms change over time, depending on the amount of bites a person received. These reactions can include both immediate and delayed swelling and itching around the bite area. These reactions tend to decrease in frequency after being bitten by mosquitoes over many years. READ NOW Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac There’s nothing like a good hike in the woods in the early morning on a camping trip. Contact with a three-leafed friend may make for a miserable day, however. Many of us have come into contact with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac at one time or another -- of course, there's a chance that we might not remember when we actually came into contact with these plants, but we certainly won’t forget the itchy rash that came as the result. Plants from the Toxicodendron family are the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis, and include poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. READ NOW Sunscreen Allergy The growing concern over skin damage and skin cancer has led most people to use sunscreen before spending a day at the beach. This increased use of sunscreens has lead to the development of allergic reactions to the chemicals found in sunscreens. Most of these allergic reactions are due to contact dermatitis, which occurs on the skin within hours of sunscreen application. This reaction can occur anywhere the substance is applied on the body, although it tends to be more common on the areas of the body with the most exposure to the sun. READ NOW Featured Articles • Burning Mouth Syndrome • The Best Protein Shake for Health and Strength • Living with Unrefreshing Sleep in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • 4 Ways to Protect Your Baby from Medical Errors • How to Create the Perfect Sandwich for Beach Days • Breastfeeding After a C-Section: 5 Tips to Make It Easier • 7 Homemade Sports Drink Recipes For Healthier Sipping • Have a Latex Allergy? Learn About Latex-Food Syndrome Advertisement About Allergies  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Allergies newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.