Mar 12, 2020 | Allergy, Allergy Testing, Allergy Treatment, Seasonal Allergies
The end of winter is upon us, which means the beauty of Spring has begun. For most Americans, this also means allergy season is beginning. This can bring all kinds of woes to those who enjoy the outdoors including sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses. It’s...
Jan 2, 2020 | Asthma, Seasonal Allergies
Winter brings with it a whole lot of problems that not all of us are ready to deal with. For people with asthma, the low temperature and dry air make winter a much less favored season than summer or spring. To avoid as much wheezing and coughing as possible,...
Dec 11, 2019 | Allergy, Allergy Treatment, Seasonal Allergies
Have you ever noticed that your skin feels drier in the winter than during other seasons? If this dry skin is more than a mild inconvenience and instead has become inflamed and itchy, you may have the skin condition known as Eczema. What is Eczema? Eczema is an atopic...
Oct 17, 2019 | Allergy, Food Allergy, Immune System Disorder, Seasonal Allergies
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Have you been having trouble swallowing recently due to pain in your throat? Has this made eating difficult for you? Maybe you’ve noticed food getting stuck in your throat or your child’s throat. If this sounds familiar, you may be...
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...
Feb 12, 2019 | Allergy, Asthma, Seasonal Allergies
Those who live with asthma are likely VERY aware that an influenza infection (flu) or retrovirus infection (common cold) can exacerbate asthma symptoms or even cause an asthma attack. In severe cases, people with asthma, who also have a cold or the flu, often end up...