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WLEX 18 TV Visited Our Lexington Office
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WLEX 18′s Lee Cruse hung out in our Lexington office with Dr. Rajiv Arora on Tuesday morning, Jan. 17th. They discussed winter allergies and asthma. Lee Cruse even tried out our Pulmonary Function Test, which helps our doctors screen for asthma. If you know Lee, you know it turned funny. We always enjoy sharing the morning with Lee and the WLEX 18 morning viewers! Check out Lee’s funny video here:
Allergy-Friendly Gifts
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Looking for the perfect gift for the allergic family member or friend? Check out the Gift guide from our friends at “Allergic Living.” The gift guide includes everything from blocks, to books, cookbooks and American Girl school lunch box set. You don’t have to have an allergy to enjoy these – they are perfect, healthy gifts for everyone!
Family Allergy Named Business of the Year
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Family Allergy and Asthma was named Business of the Year, medium sized companies, by Business First on December 6th. We are truly honored and humbled by this. A huge thanks to our staff for every day ensuring patient satisfaction first, as well as to our patients who give us a reason and desire to come to work every day. At left is the Eagle of Excellence award given to Family Allergy and Asthma.
Flood Water Can Make Air In Homes Unhealthy
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Now that the Louisville area has surpassed the record for wettest year since 2004 (rain levels are currently at 64.60″ and counting) homeowners who suffer from allergies and asthma should take extra precautions if their homes flood. During a cleanup, indoor air quality in the home may appear to be the least of the problems; however, failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials quickly lead to, among other things, mold growth, to which many are allergic. The symptoms of mold allergy are very similar to the symptoms of other allergies and asthma, such as sneezing, itching, nasal discharge, congestion and cough and wheezing. One of the biggest issues homeowners will face is what to do about flooded carpeting. The pads cannot be dried out and should be thrown away. Carpets should be pulled up and Read More
Dr Otto Educates Florence, KY Rotary
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Dr. Hans Otto with our Florence, KY office spoke to the members of the Florence Rotary Club last week. Below is a great article they wrote about his visit. Dr. Hans F. Otto, a Florence Allergist and Immunologist. Dr. Hans F. Otto, a Florence allergist and immunologist. If you thought the first frost would put an end to your runny nose and watery eyes for the year, you may be in for a surprise. The first frost does bring a drop in the pollen count and some relief to allergy sufferers. However, the air still is filled with dust, pollutants and bacteria that cause symptoms similar to allergies and asthma, according to Dr. Hans F. Otto, a Florence allergist and immunologist. “Lots of things can give you a runny nose and sneezing,” Otto told members of the Florence Rotary Club at a meeting on Monday, November 21. “There are Read More
Holiday Allergies Not the Best Gift of the Season
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While the holidays are highly anticipated, almost everything about the holidays can make allergies and asthma worse—from Christmas trees, to decorations, to candles. Avoidance is the first line of defense, says James L. Sublett, MD, managing partner with Family Allergy and Asthma. If you’re allergic to it, stay away from it. If you can’t avoid it, make sure you’re prepared to deal with it—with medications and other measures. Holiday Greenery It shouldn’t be a surprise that bringing greenery indoors can increase allergy and asthma symptoms—especially greenery as large as a Christmas tree. “Mold spores and pollens stick to the branches of the trees,” says Dr Sublett. “As the tree starts to dry out, those things will break off and fly around the house.” Many people are also allergic to terpene, a substance found in the oil of evergreen trees, wreaths and garlands. “I suggest to my patients they use artificial Read More
Can Cleanliness Cause Illness?
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Early exposure to animals and infections could decrease the tendency to become allergic, according to Thomas A.E. Platts-Mills, MD, PHD, FACAAI, Asthma and Allergic Disease Center, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, VA. Platts-Mills. Research has found that children who entered day care at six months of age had decreased incidence of asthma at six years; children exposed to farm animals in the first year of life have decreased allergies; and having an animal in the house decreases asthma. Platts-Mills said that hay fever incidence increased long before the start of the increase in asthma in 1960 in western countries. And, asthma has increased over a period when use of daycare was also increasing. “For some time, the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ was an explanation for the increase in allergic sensitization and asthma,” he said. That is, improvements in personal cleanliness and migration from farms to urban living have weakened our immune system. Read More
Air Fresheners Impact Respiratory Health
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The growing market for home air fresheners is impacting respiratory health, according to Stanley Fineman, MD, MBA, president-elect of ACAAI, associate clinical professor department of pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta Allergy & Allergy Clinic. Fineman spoke at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology’s annual meeting this morning. More than 75 percent of US households use air fresheners, he said. Rather than just improving the scent of their homes during the holiday season, Americans now expect their home to smell good year-round. Eighty percent of Americans purchased some type of air care product in the last year, Fineman said. In 2006, the US air freshener market was $979 million–an increase of 5.7 percent from 2005. Globally, the market for home air fresheners was $5.1 billion in 2007 and is forecast to grow by 3 percent annually. US candle sales were $2.2 billion in 2006 and are expected Read More
Dr. Guin: Explaining Food Allergies
| Posted in Allergies, Blog, Video Education
Dr. Jason Guin of Family Allergy and Asthma explains food allergies, as well as the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance.
New Recommendations for the Flu Vaccine and Egg Allergies
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A study presented at a recent American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology meeting in Boston described a recent two-year study seeking to evaluate the safety of giving a seasonal influenza vaccine to children with an egg allergy. Preliminary results suggest it is indeed safe for these children to receive this extremely important vaccine, especially in those kids with asthma, to avoid complications of the flu. “The benefits of flu shots are well-established, and clearly outweigh the risks for children with egg allergy,” said allergist Matthew Greenhawt, MD, ACAAI member and assistant professor in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the University of Michigan. He further stated that “expanding the population of children that receive flu shots will play an important role in decreasing influenza-associated hospitalization, and in promoting the overall health of our children.” With flu season just around the corner, having an egg allergy may no longer be Read More
