Are you worried about missing scheduled visits with your doctor during a shutdown? Telemedicine makes it possible for your health care providers to see to your needs remotely, keeping your health on track.
Apr 24th, 2020
Are you worried about missing scheduled visits with your doctor during a shutdown? Telemedicine makes it possible for your health care providers to see to your needs remotely, keeping your health on track.
Do you suffer from sudden, red, raised welts on your skin that may itch or burn? Hives can be acute or chronic and have many different causes. Find out what some of those causes are and what to do for hives.
Do you or your child exhibit symptoms of food allergies? Are you starting to connect the dots between food ingestion and reactions? You could have an allergy to one or more of these eight common foods.
Does your eczema flare uncomfortably when dry, cold weather hits, leaving you miserable? Here are 10 tips to help you manage your symptoms and feel better in the new year and beyond.
Sneezing, coughing, itching - yep, it’s hay fever. For most, it’s a few weeks of trying to avoid pollen, but for others, hay fever can carry greater health risks. Learn what to watch for and when to seek medical help.
For many people, fall is the best season of the year - cooler weather, turning leaves, and the new school year. For children with asthma, however, even the prettiest autumn can be a challenging time.
When a sneeze just isn’t a sneeze, it could signal symptoms of allergies. Visiting an allergy specialist for a simple skin test is the best way to understand the cause of your symptoms and start down the path to feeling better.
Hives are much more common in children, as your child’s immune system is still developing. Though hives usually aren’t life-threatening, this itchy rash can cause children distress. Appropriate treatment makes all the difference.
If you have asthma, then you know that having an attack is a frightening experience. Seeing a specialist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan is the first step to taking back control and living well with asthma.
Allergies to substances in the air, whether indoor or outdoor, can wear on you. The constant sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal congestion can be unbearable. Effective treatment options can get your symptoms under control.
If your child’s eyes water or their nose runs when going outdoors, after petting a cat, or after eating certain food, your child could have an allergy. Knowing what to look out for and when to seek professional help can make all the difference.
Are you allergic to penicillin? Perhaps you have a friend or relative who is? With about one in ten people reporting a penicillin allergy, that's not altogether surprising.
Whether you’re sneezing, sniffling, coughing, wheezing, or constantly rubbing your itchy, red and inflamed eyes, having allergies can make spring time unbearable. Practical tips can help you reign in allergies this season.
Runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes are just a few allergy symptoms sufferers may experience. But just when is an allergy serious enough to seek professional help? Learn the warning signs that may signal a more serious problem.
Eczema can be an itchy annoyance that interferes with your day. Some people outgrow the condition, but in others it can continue into adulthood. If you’ve recently been diagnosed, learn what you can do to get relief.
Asthma can range from mild to life-threatening, and attacks can leave you fearful. Learn how you can take the right steps to gain control over your symptoms and take your life back.
If your eyes itch and your nose drains every spring, you might have allergies. If you get hives when you eat strawberry pie, it could be allergies. But how do you know for sure? Allergy testing? Maybe. Find out which allergy test is best and why.
Back-to-school season means allergy season for some kids. If your child suffers from food or seasonal allergies, being proactive is one of the best ways to help them manage symptoms. Learn how to plan ahead for a safe, allergy-free school year ahead.
Why seeing a board certified allergist is important.
Eczema can be challenging year-round, but people with eczema are especially prone to flare-ups during warmer months. Controlling eczema flares can help you make the most of your summer.
When you’re looking for a safe, effective allergy treatment that reduces and sometimes eliminates your need for daily medications, allergy shots may be the solution. Find out who can take allergy shots and how they work.
Whether you’re taking a business trip or are finally ready for that dream vacation you’ve been putting off for years, allergies and asthma can create a few detours along the way. Find out how to stay on course and enjoy your trip by being prepared.
Most people can expect to have temporary discomfort with a bee sting. For some individuals, however, the sting can set off a serious, even life-threatening allergic reaction. Learn a few facts about bee stings and when to see the allergist.
The time spent getting to and from doctor’s visits can make health care inconvenient amid your busy life. Telemedicine emerges as an effective way to supplement primary care, easing the demand on your schedule while maximizing your caregiver’s time.
Working out with asthma can be arduous, but don’t let your condition slow down your exercise routine. During National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, learn a few ways to increase your activity without increasing your allergy and asthma symptoms.
Parents of food allergic children, or even for food allergic adults, activities involving food can be filled with worry
