The Jacksonville AllerGIST!

Updated Feb 2024 Compared to the rest of the U.S., midwinter and early spring in Jacksonville is a really beautiful time of year. Although, our mild temperatures tend to attract folks from more frigid regions, that doesn’t mean our “cool” seasons are completely free of any downsides. In fact, if you’re allergic to tree pollen…

With pumpkins everywhere and stores filled with Spiderman, Barbie, and Wednesday Addams costumes that can mean only one thing: it’s almost time for what may be kids’ favorite holiday – HALLOWEEN! Their excitement, however, is tempered by parents’ caution about their children’s safety. For parents of a child with allergies, the concerns are even greater.…

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,…

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. It doesn’t have…

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…

Originally posted: Dec 2018 — UPDATED: June 2021 Disclaimer: As board-certified allergists we do not recommend Primatene Mist as a treatment for asthma symptoms. If you or someone you are responsible for is considering Primatene Mist, we recommend discussing asthma treatment with us (or your personal allergy and asthma specialist) before using this or other…

Updated Apr 2023 —  Cold and flu season is no fun for anyone, but it presents special challenges for those trying to manage their asthma. Although you don’t hear as much about it as other triggers, such as allergy and exercise, viruses are actually one of the most common triggers for asthma flare-ups. As we…

Sinusitis and asthma symptoms may be connected. Nearly half of individuals with moderate to severe asthma also experience sinusitis. Experiencing sinusitis on top of asthma can be difficult to manage when the symptoms leave you feeling sick and miserable. If left untreated, symptoms can worsen and even result in more severe cases of asthma. If…