Author Archives: Family Allergy & Asthma
Why See an Allergist?
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Did you know approximately 1 out of every 4 Americans suffer from an allergy? Allergists are specially trained to help determine exactly what you are allergic to, through allergy skin testing, and how to best treat. Dr. Jim Sublett explains the benefits of choosing an allergy and asthma doctor.
Explaining Allergy Skin Testing
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Why should you choose allergy skin testing? Dr Sarah Bozeman explains why it is the most effective method of determining exactly what you are allergic to, as well as how it aids in creating a plan of treatment for you. Per the Academy of Pediatrics, age is not a barrier to allergy skin testing – even infants can benefit.
Explaining Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Eosinophilic esophagitis (also referred to as EE) is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus. Symptoms are swallowing difficulty, food impaction, and heartburn. The main EE symptoms may mimic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and can vary depending on the age of the child. The disease was first described in children but occurs in adults as well. The condition is not well understood, but food allergy may play a significant role. Dr Doug Lotz explains how as allergy specialist we can help you manage this condition.
Childhood Allergies Explained
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If your child suffers from nasal congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, repeated attacks of sneezing, allergic “shiners,” and itching of the nose, eyes or skin with no fever present, then it’s likely allergies. Dr Hans Otto explains how to determine if your child has allergies, and how to best treat. Per the Academy of Pediatrics, age is not a barrier to allergy skin testing. Even infants can benefit.
Childhood Asthma Explained
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Asthma is the most chronic disease among children. In fact, one in four children suffering from allergies will develop asthma. Children who suffer from allergies and are not treated are at a higher risk of developing more allergies and asthma as they age. That’s why an accurate evaluation of your child’s allergies is very important. Dr. Rajiv Arora explains what to do if your child coughs a lot during exercise, has shortness of breath, wheezes or has a tight feeling in the chest.
Eye Allergies?
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Are your eyes red, itchy, watery, burning or swollen? You may have eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis. Eye allergies can occur alone or along with sneezing, sniffing and stuffy nose. Eye allergies develop when an allergen (pollen, dust mites, pet dander, feathers, grasses) comes into contact with the eye. Dr Wes Sublett explains to how to determine if you are suffering for an eye allergy, and how to best treat.
What are Indoor Allergies?
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As an allergy sufferer do you breathe a sigh of relief when spring or fall allergy seasons are over? For you, that might put an end to your suffering, but for many others, indoor allergies are also a trigger. Indoor allergies are allergens such as dust mites and pet dander. Dr Jim Sublett explains more about indoor allergies.
Childhood Allergies
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Allergies can start at any age, and we can treat them at any age. Per the American Academy of Pediatrics, age is not a barrier to skin testing. Dr Hans Otto explains in more detail how to best deal with childhood allergies and asthma.
Allergies and Asthma During Pregnancy
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Asthma effects approximately 7% of pregnant women. But the good news is that it is perfectly safe to treat asthma and allergies while pregnant. Dr. Sarah Bozeman explains.
Diagnosing Asthma
| Posted in Asthma, Blog, Latest News & Articles
Early diagnosis of asthma and proper treatment by a board certified allergy and asthma specialist are important to help prevent damage to the lungs. A comprehensive medical history, history of asthma attacks or symptoms, a physical exam and a breathing test (called spirometry) are all typical steps in diagnosing asthma. Many people who have asthma also have allergies. In most cases, allergies trigger asthma symptoms or an asthma attack. This “allergic asthma” is the most common form of asthma. For this reason, allergy skin testing is also performed to help determine allergy triggers.
