Is it the Flu, Cold, or Allergies: How to Tell The Difference

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Updated: Nov 2021 — to address questions and concerns about the novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Please see our message about COVID19 procedures at our clinics Feeling run down and stuffed up? Are your eyes itchy and your nose running? One thing is for sure—you’re not feeling like yourself. But are you suffering from allergies, the…

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Everything You Need to Know About Allergic Rhinitis in Jacksonville

We recently talked about dealing with pollen allergies here in Jacksonville and we’re well into hay fever season. Many of our patients suffer from allergic rhinitis triggered by seasonal allergens. With that being said, here is some helpful information about allergic rhinitis, for our Jacksonville, Orange Park and St. Johns patients. What is Allergic Rhinitis…

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When to Contact an Allergist vs ENT

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It’s common for people with allergy symptoms to go directly to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor for treatment. ENT doctors are surgeons who are experts in resolving structural problems involving the head, face, sinuses, nose, throat and voice box.  Allergist/immunologists are expert physicians who manage inflammatory (allergic) conditions of the nose, sinuses, ears,…

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Everything You Need to Know About Penicillin Allergies

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Updated Sept 2022 Alexander Fleming first stumbled on penicillin as he grew bacteria in culture dishes in his London lab during September of 1928. Mold accidentally grew in the dishes and he noticed the mold had developed clear areas around itself where the bacteria could not grow. His discovery, and the subsequent scientific initiatives that…

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Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Allergy Sensitive Kids

It’s back-to-school time again, and if you’re the parent of a child in Jacksonville who suffers with allergies or asthma, it can also be a stressful time. Food allergies affect approximately one in 13 kids. That means that in the average classroom, there are about two students who are coping with some form of food…

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The Animal Allergy Sufferers’ Guide To Living With Pets

The Animal Allergy Sufferers’ Guide To Living With Pets

At Allergy & Asthma Specialists of North Florida, we have a lot of patients come through our doors who are desperate for relief from their chronic pet-allergy symptoms but who are also distraught over the prospect of losing their furry best friends. Many allergy sufferers believe that the only way to be free of allergies…

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Being Proactive with Allergies:

How to Prepare for Seasonal Spring Allergies When spring is in the air, we know allergy season is fast approaching. The warmer weather causes plants to bloom and release pollen into the air. If you suffer from seasonal spring allergies, you likely experience symptoms starting in January and lasting through May. Occasionally, tree pollen shows…

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Adult-Onset Allergies: Things You Need to Be Aware Of

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With spring in full swing and summer on the way, we get to enjoy the benefits warmer weather and longer days. But with warmer weather comes allergies for many people. Even if you’ve never had allergies in the past, it’s possible to develop allergies as an adult. Adult-onset allergies, such as hay fever or food…

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