Chitra Dinakar, MD: answers the Ask the Allergist question: what if I am breaking out in hives and can’t find the cause?
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Ask the Allergist: How Do Biologics Work?
Rohit Katial, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: How do biologic drugs work for asthma?
Ask the Allergist: Is It Possible to Prevent Eczema?
Dr. David Stukus answers the Ask the Allergist question: is it possible to prevent eczema symptoms in a newborn?
Ask the Allergist: Can You Really be Allergic To the Cold?
Dr. Janna Tuck answers the Ask the Allergist question: I experience hives whenever I go outside in freezing weather or dip into cold water. Can I really be allergic to the cold?
Ask the Allergist: How to Make Nebulizers Easier for Children
Dr.Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: My 6-year-old son with asthma needs to use a nebulizer when he is sick. Any tips to make it easier?
Ask the Allergist: How GERD Affects Asthma
Dr. Kevin McGrath answers the Ask the Allergist question: How does gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affect asthma and what is the treatment?
Ask the Allergist: Allergy Retesting
Dr. Brian Martin answers the Ask the Allergist question: My allergist wants to retest me for allergies. How often do I need to be retested for allergies?
Ask the Allergist: Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Dr. Steven Tilles answers the Ask the Allergist question: what’s the difference between asthma and vocal cord dysfunction?
Ask the Allergist: When Asthma Turns Severe…
Dr. William Silvers answers the Ask the Allergist question: I take my preventive medications every day, but my asthma still bothers me on a daily basis. What more can I do?
Allergy Immunotherapy Options
Q: What factors should I consider when deciding which immunotherapy option – allergy shots or...
Cat Allergy Advice
Q: "My daughter has asthma and is allergic to cats. Can we keep our family cat if we keep it out...
Ask the Allergist: ‘I Had the Flu Shot…What About the Pneumonia Shot?’
Q: "Should children and adults with a history of asthma, allergies or respiratory infections get...
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Allergy & Asthma Network works closely with doctors who specialize in asthma and allergies. In our monthly Ask the Allergist interviews, we sit down with experts to answer frequently asked questions from patients. What’s the best inhaler technique for children? What is the connection between food allergies and eczema? What symptoms should parents watch for to recognize anaphylaxis in infants? Explore our Ask the Allergist section for answers and more.