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Peanut FREE Night with the Louisville Bats.
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Come join us on Monday, May 7th at 6:35 p.m. for the 3rd annual PEANUT FREE NIGHT AT THE BATS! All peanut-based products will be removed from the concession stands and the stadium completely cleaned. If you are peanut-allergic, this is your chance to come enjoy a worry free night out! Follow this link to buy tickets!
Louisville Ranks #3 Among Worst Allergy Cities
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Not surprising — Louisville again ranked in the TOP 5 as WORST spring allergy cities! There is no place safe from allergies in America, and some cities are more problematic than others. The Allergy Capitals is an annual research project of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to identify “the 100 most challenging places to live with allergies” in the spring and fall seasons each year. The rankings are based on scientific analysis of 3 factors for the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. The data measured and compared each year includes: Pollen scores (airborne grass/tree/weed pollen and mold spores)* Number of allergy medications used per patient Number of allergy specialists per patient Your Nose Knows it’s Spring Each year the vernal equinox – the first day of spring – arrives with great anticipation: winter is over! But even if you didn’t look at your calendar, chances Read More
WHAS 11′s Johnny Archer Skin Tested On Air
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WHAS 11 reporter Johnny Archer spent a morning with us and was tested on air? Was he allergic? Watch the video to see the answer to that question. (Hint – achoo!)
Wacky weather is causing allergy misery
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Many allergy sufferers find relief during the winter months because the weather is cold enough to kill off allergies. This unusually warm winter season, however, has not given us that relief and many are already starting to suffer spring allergy symptoms. WAVE 3′s Lori Lyle visited our offices and spoke with Dr Jim Sublett.
New ELIZABETHTOWN Office Coming Soon!
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We are excited to announce the opening of a new office in Elizabethtown, KY! The office, located in Cool Springs Center, 2407 Ring Road, will open in early summer. Drs Coyle and Petrick will see patients in this location 2 – 3 days a week and we will offer shots 5 days a week. Stay tuned for more information on this office!
New RICHMOND Office Coming Soon!
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A new office will open soon in Richmond, KY! Drs. Warrier and Arora from our Lexington office will begin seeing patients at the office, located at 370 Highland Park Dr, on Tuesday, March 6th. We will also have shot hours at this location. Call today to schedule your appointment – 859-263-1900 or 800-999-1249.
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
