Allergy & Clinical Immunology Associates

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 […]

Want to say ?I love you? this Valentine?s Day but you?re just not sure how? Show your valentine you can creatively keep their allergies and asthma in mind while filling the day with affection. ?Chocolates and flowers definitely do the trick on Valentine?s Day, but you can also show your loved one that you care […]

The end of the year can arrive with guilt-laden reminders to make resolutions to improve your health. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, you don?t have to overhaul your entire health plan to see some solid results. A few simple tweaks could make a big difference in easing your sneezing and wheezing. Following are […]

If you?re wondering what to get the loved ones in your life for the holidays, consider the gift of health ? or at least the offer of relief from allergy and asthma symptoms. The holidays can be tough to navigate for those with allergies and asthma. Everyone wants this time of year to be picture-perfect. […]

Your goal may be to celebrate the holidays in style this year, but your allergies and asthma are making you feel like the Grinch ? before his heart grew 2 sizes. Bah. You may not even be aware of what?s causing the extra sniffling, sneezing and itchy eyes. Two-thirds of allergy sufferers have symptoms year-round, […]

A few simple tips will keep you sneeze and wheeze-free this fall You?ve just gotten your summer routine dialed in, and you have to think about how to keep fall allergies at bay? Yes. But the good news is if you start planning now, your allergy symptoms will likely be much less severe, and you?ll […]

For some families, Halloween means being on guard for food allergy triggers like peanuts in tiny candy bars. Some fun-sized bars contain no labels to alert you to allergens, so parents must be on the lookout. The ingredients can change depending on the size, so while a full-size bar might be safe for someone with […]

Some recent studies regarding children and food allergies have been published, and there are some interesting statistics we would like to share with you. In less than two decades, the incidence of peanut allergy in children has quintupled. Peanut allergy is the most common childhood food allergy, affecting approximately 2% of children in the United […]

People who have atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, often suffer from the severe itching of the skin. Scratching or rubbing irritates the skin and makes the skin even itchier, sometimes resulting in a rash. This is known as the itch-scratch cycle. Over time and without treatment, this can lead to a scaly rash and […]

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, non-contagious skin disease, commonly called eczema. Although a separate condition, atopic dermatitis is commonly found in patients with other conditions, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. Atopic dermatitis is characterized by extreme itching and a recurrent rash that often weeps and crusts. If left untreated, it can become a scaly […]