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Allergies can be a real challenge for people who suffer from them. If you suspect that you may be one of those people, you want to equip yourself with as much useful information as you can about allergies to keep them from affecting your quality of life. Below, we’ve provided facts to bust a few Read More
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Common Allergy Clinic Services
Your allergist in Elmhurst, IL, provides many services important to your well-being as an allergy patient. In fact, our allergy clinic is a one-stop source for testing, medications, and strategies which control allergy/asthma symptoms. Let’s look at what your allergy clinic provides to you and Read More
7 Tips to Treating Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition characterized by flare-ups. A problem with moisture retention in the skin leads to the formation of dry, red, and intensely itchy patches. Atopic dermatitis, which is the most common type of eczema, is usually triggered by allergens or irritants, such as fragrances, Read More
What To Expect From An Allergy Doctor Visit
Going in prepared for your visit to an allergy doctor helps you make the most out of your time in the clinic. There are going to be some important questions that the allergy doctor will be asking, and knowing how to answer questions, in great detail, helps ensure a smooth process. Whether you or Read More
How do you treat an insect sting allergy?
You or your child can be allergic to insect stings, like many other people in the United States. When someone with an insect sting allergy is bitten by an insect, the toxins can cause you to have an immunological reaction due to allergens in the sting. Normal Vs. Allergic Reaction to Insect Read More
Anaphylaxis: Treating Severe Allergic Reactions
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening reaction to an allergen that should be treated immediately. It can occur within seconds or minutes of being exposed to or consuming an allergen. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include hives or flushed and pale skin, a drop in blood pressure causing a weak and Read More
Know Your Allergies! Finding Out the Foods You React To
A food allergy is an immunological response to a food allergen after consuming it or being exposed to it – in other words, your body’s immune system misidentifies the food as a germ or foreign invader and tries to attack it, creating the allergic reaction. Common food allergens include milk, soy, 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
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
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
