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Would You Know the Symptoms Of Life- Threatening Anaphylaxis?

Many of the approximately 1,500 deaths in the U.S. each year due to anaphylaxis, a sudden, serious allergic reaction, could be prevented if more people… Continue Reading

Should I See an Allergist?

By Laura Gesicki-Wood, MD

For many people, allergies are bad enough that they wonder if they should see an allergist. An allergist diagnoses, treats, and manages allergy-related conditions, like… Continue Reading

Dust Allergies

By Pierre P. Gagnon, MD

Substances that cause allergic reactions are called allergens. An allergic reaction is the body's response to a substance that many people can tolerate without difficulty…. Continue Reading

What Is Anaphylaxis and Am I At Risk?

By Laura Gesicki-Wood, MD

Anaphylaxis is an allergic emergency. It is a rapid, severe allergic reaction that occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen (an allergy-causing substance)…. Continue Reading

Ask an Allergist Questions and Answers About Allergies, Colds and the Flu

By Andrew S. Kim, MD

What are the differences between the flu, the common cold, and allergies? Viruses cause the flu and common cold resulting in common symptomsassociated with a… Continue Reading

12 Things You Should Know About Allergies

By Laura Gesicki-Wood, MD

1. The apple does not fall far from the tree. Maternal allergies increase the risk of allergies in a child to 37%. Significant allergies in… Continue Reading

Holiday Food Allergies

By Andrew S. Kim, MD

Do you look forward to the holiday season with its bountiful buffets and delectable desserts? Unfortunately, the holidays can prove to be troublesome for people… Continue Reading

Asthma Not a Word To Be Afraid Of Anymore

By Derek K. Johnson, MD

Almost everyone has heard the word asthma because asthma is actually very common. It affects more than 22 million people in the United States, including… Continue Reading