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If you’re exposed to an allergy trigger in your environment, your body may react with an overblown immune response. You may sneeze, wheeze, or have a runny nose or watery eyes. Or, if you’re like millions of American adults and children, your skin will itch and break out. Why is this happening? Read More
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When to See A Doctor for A Bee Sting Allergic Reaction
For most people, a bee sting is nothing to worry about and home treatments can successfully ease any pain or minor swelling. If, however, you are allergic to a bee sting and you get stung, it may lead to a severe allergic reaction that requires professional medical treatment. A bee sting can Read More
What Triggers Allergic Rhinitis?
If you’re living with allergic rhinitis, you are not alone. It affects between 10 and 30 percent of the adult general population and up to 40 percent of children in the United States, making it the fifth most common chronic disease in the country. Allergic rhinitis causes your immune system, Read More
Questions to Ask an Allergy Doctor
If you have allergies, you most likely have a lot of questions for your doctor. It is important to scope and understand your allergies to avoid not only discomfort from reactions but also to avoid life-threatening situations. Here is a list of frequently asked questions about allergies for your Read More
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Information
At Oak Brook Allergists, we have been monitoring the situation closely regarding the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinical trial data can be reviewed here. In this post, we will give an overview of this vaccine and how it pertains to our patients with Read More
Home Remedies to Help Treat a Bee Sting Reaction
While bees are famous for their waggle dance and honey, they are also notorious for inflicting painful stings. When a bee stings, it usually leaves behind a barbed stinger in the skin. The stinger is what releases a venom that destroys the red blood cells and skin mast cells. In response, the body Read More
Food Allergy Testing for Children
A food allergy is, no doubt, an utter nuisance. However, when it affects a vulnerable person in your home—such as your child—you will likely consider it a threat as well. Children living with food allergies need special precautions to avoid an allergic reaction, which can cause distressing Read More
How To Prepare For Your First Visit At An Allergy Clinic
Allergies are a common condition that can strike at any time. These are adverse body reactions controlled by factors such as your environment, food intake, and medications. Regardless of whether you know the source of your allergies, visiting an allergy clinic is a great idea. Allergy clinics Read More
What Treatment Options Can a Doctor Provide for Allergic Rhinitis?
Also called hay fever or seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis comprises upper-respiratory reactions caused by common substances you inhale naturally. These substances occur in both the indoor and outdoor environment, and they include things such as pet dander, mold, dust, smoke, and exhaust Read More
COVID-19 Vaccines: Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Zachary Rubin spoke with physicians from the Illinois Medical Professionals Action Collaborative Team (IMPACT) via Zoom on February 1, 2021. The presentation discussed 50 of the most commonly asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines that are available in the United States. The full Read More
