Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Home |Search: Eosinophilic Esophagitis Do you have trouble swallowing food? Does food sometimes get stuck in your throat? Do you have to drink a large amount of liquid just to get food down? A yes to any of these questions suggest you...
Sinusitis
What is Sinusitis? Home |Search: SINUSITIS Sinusitis is a sinus infection. It can occur when mucus builds up in the air-filled pockets in the sinuses, causing a stuffy nose. When mucus builds up, the sinuses react when exposed to allergens, irritants or respiratory...
Nasal Polyps
Nasal Polyps Home |Search: mold|Page 6 What are nasal polyps? Your nose serves as the gateway to your respiratory system. When that gateway gets inflamed due to a cold or the flu, allergens and irritants, a recurring sinus infection or drug sensitivity, you may...
Allergic March
What is the Allergic March? Home |Search: 2013 Allergies often begin early in life, first expressing themselves as eczema in young children. The progression from eczema to later developing food allergies, allergic rhinitis and asthma is called the allergic...
Coping with Eczema
Coping with Eczema Home |Search: eczema statistics Living with eczema is hard. It is a very uncomfortable condition to live with, and takes an emotional toll on both patient and family. Although there’s no cure, there are now better treatments available that...
Allergy Dictionary
Allergy Dictionary Home |Search: latex|Page 4 The following is a glossary of commonly used allergy terms. Anti-IgE: Medication that binds to IgE antibodies and prevents allergens from triggering allergic reactions. Allergen: Anything that causes an allergic...
Eye Allergies – Allergic Conjunctivitis
Eye Allergies Home |Search: statistics|Page 3 Eye allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, occur when the protective outer covering of the eye and eyelid, called the conjunctiva, becomes swollen and inflamed due to allergens or irritants. What are eye...
Allergy to Dust Mites
What is a Dust Mite Allergy? Home |Search: dust mite People who have a dust mite allergy experience common allergy symptoms when around these tiny insects. What are dust mites? They are microscopic relatives of ticks and spiders. They are invisible to the naked...
Food Allergies
What is a Food Allergy? Home |Search: Managing asthma book page 1 FOOD ALLERGY INFO Food Allergies Treatment & Management Living with Food Allergies Mental Health & Food Allergies Food Insecurity in USA Affording Allergen-Free Foods Food Allergies at School...
How are Allergies Treated?
Allergy Medication & Treatment Home |Search: grass allergies How are allergies treated? Several treatment options are available for allergies including: avoidance of allergens medication nasal sprays and washes allergen immunotherapy What medications are used to...
Symptoms of Allergies
Allergy Symptoms Home |Search: PENICILLIN ALLERGY Allergies affect as many as 60 million people in the United States every year. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 7 million doctor’s office visits every year...
Asthma Management and Control
Asthma Management and Control Home |Search: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency How do I know if my asthma is controlled? Are you experiencing asthma symptoms on a regular basis even when following your treatment plan? Your asthma may not be in control. Use the...
Spring Cleaning — For Your Cellphone
Tips for keeping cellphones clean so they don’t carry viruses and bacteria that can cause respiratory infections and worsen asthma and allergies.
Ask the Allergist: Turning to Telehealth
Q: What are some specific benefits of using telehealth for people with asthma and allergies? Tania Elliott, MD: Think of a telehealth consultation as a first step to an initial asthma or allergy assessment. When you’re at an appointment with an allergist, you may do a...
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