Jax Allergy News
Have an allergy to insect venom—Bees, wasps, hornets or fire ant?
IF you or a loved one have an allergy to insect stings be sure to join Allergy & Asthma Network on July 24th at 7pm Eastern time as they host a free 1-hour webinar on Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings with Dr. David Lang (nationally renowned allergist). To register, visit: http://bit.ly/1jyuVQN.
Read MoreAn unusual cause of nickle allergy
From cell phones to sunglasses, we’ve seen all sorts of causes for nickle allergy rash. Here’s a newly recognized trigger for nickle dermatitis. http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20140714/ipads-can-trigger-nickel-allergies-in-kids
Read MoreAsthmatics should beware of spray-on sunblock
Sunburn season is in full swing here in Jacksonville and northeast Florida. The FDA is looking into the safety of aerosolized sunblock because the tiny droplets could enter the lungs and trigger an asthma flare. You can read more about this credible concern here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/07/09/consumer-reports-spray-on-sunscreen-children/12438109/
Read MoreHaagen-Daz Ice Cream Recalled Over Mislabeled Contents
If you have a peanut food allergy be sure to check out this article about hidden peanut allergen in cartons of Haagen-Daz. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-haagen-dazs-recall
Read MoreClosed July 4th
A reminder that our offices will be closed on Friday 7/4 in observance of Independence Day. We wish you and your family a wonderful 4th of July!
Read MoreGot Grass Pollen Allergy?
The three most allergenic grasses in Jacksonville and North Florida are: Bahia, Bermuda and Johnson grass. Most folks have heard of the first two, but what the heck is Johnson grass??? According the the University of Florida, it is an invasive grass introduced from the Mediterranean. It tends to grow in clumps and can reach…
Read MoreFlorida’s Gold Snow
Every year at this time our streets, patios, and cars get blanketed by Florida’s gold snow (aka pine pollen). But have you ever wondered what those tiny granules actually look like under the microscope? Turns out pine pollen looks astonishingly similar to our unofficial state mascot! Scroll down for a microscopic peak: …
Read MoreRecognize this?
Can you guess what this picture is?….nope it’s not a starry night. If you said settled pine pollen, you’re right! We’ve all seen this yellow snow settled on our patios, streets and cars lately. The good news is that if you have allergies to tree pollen, there’s a very good…
Read MoreHoliday Office Hours
Warmest of Christmas and New Year’s wishes from our office family to you and yours! Christmas and New Year’s Office Hours: *Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve–OPEN until 3pm *Christmas Day and New Year’s Day–CLOSED
Read MoreThanksgiving Hours
Our office will be closed Thanksgiving day and Friday 11/29. We wish you and your family a wonderful and joyous Thanksgiving!
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