Allergy & Clinical Immunology Associates

In the summer, grass pollen and weeds can cause summer asthma flare-ups when the grass is at its height of activity. When your immune system experiences pollen, it treats it like an invader responding with coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. At Allergy & Clinical Immunology Associates, we’ve put together a guide on summer asthma symptoms and […]

When you have allergies, it is critical to remain vigilant when ordering food out at a restaurant or enjoying appetizers at a party, but it’s also important to be aware of the dangers contained in everyday foods and products you may have in your home. At Allergy & Clinical Immunology, we’ve put together a list […]

Spring is in the air, which means that allergies are too! While you’re out enjoying the warmer weather and beautiful blooms, you may be looking for ways to soothe your spring allergies. At Allergy and Clinical Immunology, we’ve put together a guide to help you spring into action and tackle common spring allergies! What Causes […]

With the warm weather in full bloom in Pittsburgh, so are the allergies! According to a report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Pittsburgh is ranked as the fifth most challenging area to live with seasonal allergies. In recent years, it has been revealed that this problem is likely worsening. Why is Pittsburgh […]

With Easter coming up soon, it’s time to start planning egg hunts, Easter baskets, and dinner for your family! If you have a child or loved ones who have allergies, you may already know how difficult planning the holidays can be. Finding allergy-friendly treats can be difficult, but luckily it’s not impossible! At Allergy & […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Perfumes, flowers, and food items are all common Valentine’s Day gifts, but they may not be well received by those with allergies. While shopping for your loved one for Valentine’s Day or planning a special date, be sure to show you care by taking their allergies or asthma […]

The winter season can be difficult for those with asthma. The colder weather can make it hard for you to breathe and make it even harder for you to control your asthma effectively. How Does the Winter Season Affect My Asthma? The winter season can trigger your asthma in a variety of ways, including: Cold […]

While your pollen allergies may be subsiding as the temperature drops, it means that allergies like pet dander, dust mites, and mold may become more prevalent as you spend more time indoors. Add cold and flu season to that, and you may be wondering if you are suffering from indoor allergies, a cold, or the […]

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it?s time to prepare for all the delicious foods and family fun that comes with this holiday. While this is an enjoyable time for many, it can be a more complicated holiday for those with food allergies or intolerances. Luckily, at Allergy & Clinical Immunology, we?ve put together some […]

Four tips to help avoid asthma attacks and allergic reactions If red, white, and blue equal?s hives, tissues, and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of July celebration isn?t headed in the right direction. Independence Day and other summer celebrations should be filled with barbecues, flags, and fun, not allergy and asthma triggers. […]

Several factors determine the severity of allergy season The spring allergy season could be the worst yet, or at least that is what you might hear. Every year is identified as being the worst for allergy sufferers, but are spring allergies really on the rise? There are many events that can help predict how bothersome […]

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness month, and the first thing you need to know is that getting your asthma under control, while challenging, isn?t as hard as you may think. Asthma prevalence in the United States is at an all-time high, with 26 million people ? including 7 million children ? suffering from the […]

Spring cleaning can be more than a daunting chore for those with allergies and asthma. Dust, pet hair and cleaning supplies can leave you reaching for the tissues instead of the broom. But according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), spring cleaning can also help you avoid allergy symptoms. Relief can […]

While many people eagerly anticipate spring to see the last of cold weather and snow drifts, others dread the sneezing, wheezing, itchy eyes and coughing spring allergies bring. They understand the arrival of pollen ? whether counts are high or low – means the onset of their misery. But there are ways to prevail in […]

Got Valentine?s Day covered this year? Remember to steer clear of anything that might cause your sweetheart to break out in hives, or worse yet, have a severe allergic reaction. ?Chocolates and flowers are lovely, but not if they cause an allergic response? says Allergy and Clinical. ?You need to be vigilant when it comes […]