Posts by Jax Allergy
The Complete Guide to Florida Fall Allergy Season 2024
updated: Sept 2024 Most people in America look forward to autumn with its pumpkin spice lattes, mild sun and cooler air. North Floridians though, know this time of year as “extended summer” and if you’re one of the estimated 40 million fall allergy sufferers in the U.S., this time of year can be very unpleasant.…
Read MoreBack-to-School Tips for Parents of Allergy Sensitive Kids
updated August 2024 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 (or about 8%). And it appears its prevalence is rising. That means that in the average classroom,…
Read More10 Tips For Dealing With Pollen Allergies in Jacksonville
updated Feb 2024 One of the more common allergy and asthma problems we see in North Florida are our patients’ responses to pollen. Pollen is a potent allergen that consists of microscopic, grains that are released by plants, then are carried to other plants by wind as part of nature’s pollination process. When pollen is…
Read MoreAllergy Headache: What Patients Need to Know to Relieve Allergy Headaches
updated Sep 2023 It’s estimated that nearly 70-80% of Americans experience headaches. Those who suffer from allergies already have to deal with rashes, difficulty breathing, congestion, and a host of other unpleasant side effects. Yet, sinus headaches and even migraines can also be added to this list of allergy side effects. While headaches aren’t typically life-threatening,…
Read MoreAbout Oral Allergy Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatments
Updated Jan 2023 Do you experience allergic symptoms in the mouth when eating certain raw foods? If you do, you could be suffering from oral allergy syndrome. Oral allergy syndrome (a form of a food allergy) is actually fairly common for seasonal allergy sufferers. As people with seasonal allergies eat uncooked or raw fruits, vegetables, and…
Read MorePet Allergies and Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Pet allergies are your body’s physical reaction to an animal. People are usually allergic to the pet dander (an animal’s skin flakes), but they can also be allergic to a pet’s urine, saliva and even feces.
Read MoreHow to Guard Yourself Against Forest Fire Smoke and Other Respiratory Irritants
Updated June 2020: with COVID-19 affecting many in Florida and the First coast people are opting to stay closer to home this summer. Instead of traveling for vacation, many are doing camping trips. Often people may not realize how campfire smoke and other irritants can affect their breathing and asthma. This can lead to serious…
Read MoreIs it the Flu, Cold, or Allergies: How to Tell The Difference
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…
Read MoreEverything 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…
Read MoreWhen to Contact an Allergist vs ENT
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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