Is it allergies or coronavirus? That's a question a lot of people are asking right now, especially if you find yourself or those around you sneezing a little more often than usual. Read more to learn about the differences between allergies & coronavirus with advice from the Allergy Group!

Seasonal allergies & asthma can bring an increase in symptoms like sniffles, sneezes, & coughing. Many people are worried about the risk of COVID-19. It’s important to offer yourself reassurance by understanding the difference between COVID-19 symptoms & allergies or asthma symptoms.

For most Americans, Spring means allergy season is beginning. This can bring all kinds of woes to those who enjoy the outdoors including sneezing, itchy eyes, & runny noses. It's vital to ensure you're prepared when allergy season hits, so take a look at a few pointers from our Allergists.

Winter brings a whole lot of problems that not all of us are ready to deal with. For people with asthma, the low temperature & dry air make winter a much less favored season. To avoid as much wheezing & coughing, there are certain preventive steps you can take to help with winter asthma symptoms.

Have you ever noticed that your skin is drier in the winter than during other seasons? If this dry skin is more than a mild inconvenience & instead has become inflamed & itchy, you may have the skin condition known as Eczema. If you want to learn more about why you have eczema in winter, read more.

Have you been having trouble swallowing recently due to pain in your throat? If you or your child are having trouble swallowing any food, you may be suffering from a condition called Eosinophilic Esophagitis. If you think you may be experiencing Eosinophilic Esophagitis contact Allergy Group.

Allergy shots are a safe & effective treatment program designed to reduce allergic sensitivity to environmental substances. It involves giving injections of a small amount of the allergen, at regular intervals for a period of around 3 to 5 years to reduce or stop the allergy reactions.

Those who live with asthma are likely VERY aware that the flue or common cold can exacerbate asthma symptoms or even cause an asthma attack. People with asthma, who also have a cold or the flu, often end up going to the hospital more frequently than people who don't have asthma.

As many of you may have noticed, we are currently seeing very high pollen counts again in the Treasure Valley, we are in the peak of weed season. Weed season typically includes pollen from ragweed, sagebrush and chenopods.

August in the Treasure Valley can be smoky!  Our valley makes a perfect little pocket for the smoke from these fires to settle in.  When this occurs, it is very important to monitor the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) reports to know if there could be impacts on your health if you are exposed to it too long.