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Visiting an Allergist with a Child: What to Ask

February 18, 2022

Visiting an Allergist with a Child: What to Ask

Allergies can cause a lot of problems for kids. Asthma, hay fever, and food allergies can make life difficult for young children. Allergy symptoms can get in the way of their play, learning, and sleep. After all, it’s hard to focus or to fall asleep easily if you are having difficulty breathing, or Read More

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FAQs About Allergies

January 21, 2022

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According to statistics, allergies affect an estimated 50 million Americans each year, ranking as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the country. If you are experiencing symptoms that you suspect to be caused by an allergy, you have one powerful tool that can help you with your Read More

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How to Avoid Allergic Reactions

December 3, 2021

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Allergic reactions are an ordeal dreaded by many people, specifically by those who have experienced how debilitating, and even life-threatening, they can be—the allergy sufferers themselves. If you’re living with allergies, it is natural to want to know how to keep the symptoms from interfering Read More

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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Information

March 1, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine

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

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How To Prepare For Your First Visit At An Allergy Clinic

February 12, 2021

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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

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How long does it take to have an allergic reaction to a bee sting?

January 29, 2021

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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

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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Information

January 2, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine

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

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Vaccine basics

December 20, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there is hope now that vaccines will help end this pandemic. This article reviews vaccine basics and how this will help prevent getting a COVID-19 infection. What are vaccines? Vaccines, also known as "vaccinations" or "immunizations," help prevent specific Read More

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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Information

December 13, 2020

COVID-19

At Oak Brook Allergists, we have been monitoring the situation closely regarding the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech 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

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Fish Allergy May Be Underdiagnosed

August 25, 2020

Food Allergy

Do you suspect that you have a fish allergy even when the testing was negative? A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice explains that fish collagen may be responsible for this problem. The collagen in fish does not dissolve in solutions used for commercial diagnostic Read More

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