Allergy, Asthma & Infectious Disease
How To Tell If You Suffer From Allergies
Q. What is Allergic Rhinitis? A. Allergic rhinitis is a medical term for an inflammation of the nasal airways that occurs when you breathe in… Continue Reading
Dust Allergies
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
Should I See an Allergist?
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
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
What Is Anaphylaxis and Am I At Risk?
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
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
Holiday Food Allergies
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
12 Things You Should Know About Allergies
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
Asthma Not a Word To Be Afraid Of Anymore
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
Chronic Congestion
Most of us do not like to get the sinus congestion and drainage associated with the common cold. Imagine what it would be like to… Continue Reading