Aug 22, 2019 | Allergy, Allergy Treatment, Asthma
We all have experienced a cough that happens during cold or flu- it is the kind of cough that bothers us for a few days during the infection and then slowly tapers off as we start recovering. But sometimes, the cough just doesn’t go away, what about that? If you have...
Jun 13, 2019 | Allergy, Allergy Testing, Allergy Treatment, Food Allergy, Seasonal Allergies
What are Allergy shots? Allergy shots or Allergen Immunotherapy is a safe and effective treatment program designed to reduce allergic sensitivity to environmental substances (allergens like dust mites, mold, animal dander, and pollens). It involves giving...
May 16, 2019 | Allergy, Allergy Treatment
Food allergies affect around 15 million Americans and many more all over the world. According to the CDC, the food allergy has increased by almost 50% from 1997 to 2011, which is almost triple for peanut and tree nut allergies. Food allergies are serious and can lead...
Apr 30, 2019 | Allergy, Allergy Treatment
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) involves feeding an allergic person an increasing amount of the allergen (allergic food), under the guidance of an allergist, with the goal of raising the threshold level that triggers a reaction. For example, a person with a peanut...
Apr 19, 2019 | Allergy Treatment
By Dr. Neetu Talreja Well, most of you know that my daughter has food allergies. Yes, I am a food allergy mom. So I go through the epinephrine autoinjector training and the FARE action plan training to every friend, family or baby sitter watching my child every time I...
Mar 25, 2019 | Allergy Treatment
Allergies to food can bother you throughout your life, and the fear of inadvertent exposure can affect your peace of mind to a large extent. However, with the introduction of Oral immunotherapy (OIT), food allergies can be treated and you can live an appeasing life...
