The Secret Ingredients
By William Reisacher, MD, FAAOA Most people have heard about food allergies, or even know someone who had to run to the ER after eating a peanut or a shrimp. We have seen that food allergies on the rise, cost…
By William Reisacher, MD, FAAOA Most people have heard about food allergies, or even know someone who had to run to the ER after eating a peanut or a shrimp. We have seen that food allergies on the rise, cost…
By James Connolly, MD, FAAOA Allergic rhinitis is caused by many different antigens. Some antigen exposure seasonal (limited exposure during the year such as ragweed or tree pollen), and some antigen exposure is year around or perennial, such as dust…
By Robert Stachler, MD, FAAOA Allergy shots are given every week in the very beginning. This is referred to as the escalation phase. The time the doctor is building up the dose. At some point in the immunotherapy process, the…
by Dana Crosby, MD Why Is It Important? Peanuts are the number one cause of death from food induced anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reaction of the body, in the United States.Peanut allergy is typically a lifelong problem.Risk of death related…
“Peanut allergy affects approximately 1 million children in the U.S. and only 1 out of 5 of these children will outgrow their allergy. Because there is no cure, allergic individuals must strictly avoid exposure to prevent severe and potentially life-threatening…
Otolaryngologists are physicians that specialize in the treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures. Otolaryngology is recognized as the oldest medical specialty in the United States dating back to 1896. The…
Heading to college is an exciting time. Many new opportunities and experiences await, but suffering from your allergies should not be one of them. What are the best ways for students to avoid exacerbation of their symptoms as they enter…
For most nasal sprays, tilt your head slightly forward. Point the spray away from the middle of your nose (also called the nasal septum). Imagine you are targeting the outside or temporal corner of the eye (lateral canthus). This helps…
Understanding the Different Types of Nasal Sprays Nasal sprays work well as they are sprayed directly into the nose in order to target nasal allergy symptoms without going to the rest of the body. These can decrease side-effects of the…
What should I do? My allergy testing is negative but I still have symptoms. What should I do?You suffer through every spring, sneezing and coughing, with pressure in your ears and your eyes are so itchy you’d rather keep them…