POLLEN COUNT
Did you know that allergies are among the leading causes of chronic illness in the United States? Two of the most notorious causes of airborne allergies and allergic asthma are dust and dust mites. According to statistics, approximately 20 million Americans are living with dust and dust mite Read More
Allergies
Household Allergies in Children
As much as you want your home to be your child’s safe haven, there are times when it can also become the source of their misery. Your home could be a potential breeding ground for the culprits in indoor allergies, which produce symptoms that can cause your child to get irritable, fidgety, and even Read More
Why Am I Getting Skin Allergies All of a Sudden?
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
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
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
How long does it take to have an allergic reaction to a bee sting?
Bee stings don’t usually cause a serious reaction in people who are not allergic to them. Usually, the venom injected by the bee will cause a reaction with symptoms, such as pain, redness, itching, and swelling in the bite location. These symptoms are considered mild or moderate. However, people who Read More
Finding the Right Doctor for Your Food Allergy Testing
If you have a food allergy, your immune system launches a (mistaken) response that causes a series of symptoms. The reaction can range from mildly uncomfortable to life-threatening. It’s not always easy to identify what exactly you are allergic to. For that, you need to enlist an allergist – a Read More
Moderna 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
Can We Really Outgrow Allergies?
Allergies are a common issue that millions of people suffer from. While some people develop allergies as adults, it is more common to develop them during childhood. One common question patients with allergies have is whether they can outgrow allergies. The answer to this question is: Read More
Unproven Food Allergy Tests
Some healthcare providers may offer diagnostic tests that are unproven food allergy tests. There are many tests that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) do not recommend for the diagnosis of food allergy. This article discusses some of these tests. IgG Testing This Read More
