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Medication and Allergies: Things Every Adult Patient Need to Be Concerned About
It’s common for adults to take several prescriptions to support their health and well-being as they age. But sometimes an individual drug or a combination of them can cause harmful side effects, particularly in adults with allergies and asthma. It’s important to inform your doctors, including your dentist and ophthalmologist, if you have asthma and…
Read MoreTips for Preventing Asthma in Children
Watching any child suffer from asthma can leave a parent feeling helpless. Thankfully, there are a few things a parent can do to prevent asthma in the first place. By becoming familiar with the most common asthma triggers, a parent can learn to identify and prevent asthma in their child. Allergies Does your child sneeze…
Read MoreProblems in the bedroom? It May Be Your Allergies
Coughing, sneezing, sniffling—if you’re an allergy sufferer, you know the drill. What’s worse is dealing with itchy, red eyes and sneezing in the bedroom, the one room in your home that should be a haven. Did you know bedrooms can cause some of the worst exposure for allergy sufferers? It may surprise you where pesky…
Read MoreIs it a Rash or Chronic Hives? Here’s How to Tell
Chronic hives are more than an uncomfortable itch begging to be scratched. Often confused with other types of rashes, chronic hives are marked by frequent outbreaks that may not have an identifiable trigger. This skin condition affects around 20% of the population at some point in their lives. While typically not life threatening, the repetitive…
Read MoreNew treatment for prevention of peanut food allergies?
New study out of the UK reports early introduction of peanuts may substantially reduce risk of developing a peanut food allergy. Read about the important findings here. The original article in the New England Journal of Medicine can be found here. If you believe you or a loved one have an undiagnosed allergy to certain…
Read MorePortable Air Cleaners Demystified
We receive loads of questions about home air purifiers. Here’s a recent news article that sheds some light and has a direct link to an Consumer Reports article with a more in depth discussion and reviews. Hope this helps! “Air cleaners make claims like “capture 99 percent of allergens and irritants,” “remove allergens like dust,…
Read MorePregnant Mother Dies from Allergic Reaction to Wasp
Another tragic death from anaphylaxis. Immediate epinephrine administration offers the best chance for surviving life threatening allergic reactions. Every minute counts, which is why it is so important to carry the epinephrine injector with you at all times if you have a severe allergy to insect venom or foods. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/pregnant-va-mom-of-four-dies-stung-wasps-article-1.1888154
Read MoreWorst Allergy Capitals in North America 2014
Ever wonder where Jacksonville ranks on a list of the most allergenic cities? The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America has recently published its list of the most allergenic cities during the springtime. Check out where we rank at the link below! http://www.aafa.org/pdfs/FINAL_public_LIST_Spring_2014.pdf
Read MoreAre driving with allergies as bad as driving under the influence?
According to a study out of the Netherlands, almost! Click the below link for details about this interesting study mentioned in the Wall Street Journal 6/23/14. http://online.wsj.com/articles/seasonal-allergy-symptoms
Read More7 Ways To Save Money on Allergy and Asthma Medications
Many of our patients have moderate to severe asthma and allergy symptoms. Managing these symptoms often requires medication, which can be expensive, but for the most severe symptoms, simply going without medication is not an option. In addition to shopping around for the best prices, here are a few ways you can save money on…
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