Inhaled bronchodilators are prescription medicines that open airways in the event of an asthma attack. If you or a loved one have an asthma inhaler, you should know the correct way to use it to maximize its effectiveness and improve pulmonary function as quickly as possible when the need Read More
Five Tests Allergy Doctors Perform to Identify Specific Allergens
Allergy doctors help patients identify conditions and substances that trigger reactions on their skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, and more. Most people are familiar with seasonal allergies, asthma, and eczema, chronic health conditions linked to the hyperactivity of the immune Read More
Dermatologist or Allergy Specialist? Who to See for Eczema?
Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition affecting 31 million Americans–children and adults. The most common form is atopic dermatitis which develops in reaction to substances in the environment. If you think you have symptoms of eczema, you should consult an allergist. Let’s learn more Read More
Quick Relief Medications for Asthma Treatment
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects people of all ages and walks of life. Varying in intensity from mild to moderate to severe–even life-threatening, asthma requires a long-term treatment plan and quick-relief medications, too. If you wish to control your asthma better, you should Read More
11 Signs You Need a Doctor for Allergies
An allergist is a medical doctor who specializes in allergy and asthma diagnosis, treatment, and management. Allergists are also trained in immunology, which is the study of the immune system. This means they understand how your immune system works and what causes it to go into overdrive, which Read More
FOOD ALLERGY TESTING AND ELIMINATION DIET PROTOCOLS
Considering how much Americans love to eat, it may surprise you to learn that more than 30 million of us suffer from food allergies. A food allergy is a chronic condition in which your body’s immune system treats a foreign substance as a dangerous invader and causes a reaction in the body to get Read More
5 TIPS FOR STINGING INSECT ALLERGY CONTROL
Practically everyone is either sensitive or mildly allergic to insect stings. Most people experience redness, some swelling, and itching at the site of the sting as their body reacts to the toxins in the insect’s venom. While this typical reaction can be irritating, it isn’t Read More
3 TIPS FOR TAKING THE STING OUT OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION
Getting stung by a bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, or fire ant may be a relatively minor – if temporarily painful – injury to some, but for those who experience an allergic reaction to insect stings, it can be a much more serious medical issue. There are three types of reactions to insect Read More
An Allergy Specialist’s Tips On Getting Through The Winter Allergy Season
Winter allergy season is in full swing, and for many people, that means they will soon start feeling the effects of allergies and experiencing discomfort. If you're one of the millions of Americans who suffer from winter allergies, you know they can be a real nuisance. If you don’t want it to take Read More
Diagnostics Your Asthma Doctor May Perform
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation and narrowing in the airways. Its symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. Allergic and non-allergic asthma are the two main types of asthma. Allergic asthma is triggered by an allergic reaction to Read More