The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
More than one out of every dozen people in the United States alone suffer from asthma. If you or your child have been recently diagnosed, you may be trying to figure out what the future holds. At Allergy Relief Clinics in Richardson, Texas, Dr. Rafiquddin Rahimi is highly experienced in...
Allergies are one of the most common complaints among people of all ages. Food allergies can make dining out difficult, seasonal allergies can make the spring season unbearable, and other allergies can interfere with your daily life. More than eight percent of adults experience hay fever every year, and even...
If you’ve ever suffered an allergic reaction, you might have experienced hives. These painful welts come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors, and they can be triggered by anything from food to a change in temperature. Outbreaks of hives are typically acute and fade quickly, but some cases can...
Asthma is a common respiratory problem; in fact, one in 13 people suffer from this condition. If you’re one of the 25 million people who struggle because of your asthma symptoms, it’s time for professional help. At Allergy Relief Clinics in Richardson, Texas, Dr. Rafiquddin Rahimi is highly experienced in...
If you’ve been struggling to breathe, your doctor might recommend spirometry to help diagnose the issue. Despite the intimidating name, spirometry is a standard test that only requires you to breathe into a machine. Using the results of your spirometry test, your doctor can help you find a diagnosis and...
It is estimated that around 50 million Americans, many of them children, have some type of allergy. Allergies can range from environmental or chemical to pharmaceutical or food-based. Being aware of common allergy triggers can help you protect your child against a life-threatening reaction. At Allergy Relief Clinics in Richardson,...
Many Americans either don't live close to a doctor's office or health care facility, don't have transportation, or are experiencing a crisis that prevents them from physically going to a doctor's office. Currently, even in areas where access is normally easy, many health care providers have closed their offices to...
At Allergy Relief Clinics in Richardson, Texas, Dr. Rafiquddin Rahimi can help treat acute hive outbreaks, figure out what caused them, and help prevent them from coming back. Hives 101 Hives, also known as urticaria, are red, pink, or white welts that rise up from the skin and often sting,...
According to the FDA, more than 160 foods can cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies. However, the law identifies the eight most common allergenic foods, from which many other ingredients are derived and which account for 90% of food allergic reactions. At Allergy Relief Clinics in Richardson, Texas,...
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a dry, itchy skin condition that often has no clear cause and no sure cure. Eczema often shows up in children, but many people outgrow it by the time they grow into adulthood. For others, however, eczema is a lifelong battle. At the...
Nearly 20 million people a year are diagnosed with hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis. This condition can make you feel properly miserable, and it can even cause long-term side effects, if not addressed. At Allergy Relief Clinics in Richardson, Texas, Dr. Rafiquddin S. Rahimi can help diagnose and...
Does your child struggle with asthma? Do their symptoms seem to get worse in the fall? After a summer of relatively low incidence of attacks, many parents are shocked when their child suddenly begins to struggle again. At the Allergy Relief Clinic in Richardson, Texas, Dr. Rafiquddin Rahimi believes in...
Seeing a general physician or ENT for your allergy care may not get you the optimal care you need when it comes to treatment of allergic conditions, even though they may provide "allergy shots." When a physician graduates from medical school and completes residency, he/she is then considered "licensed." This is a permit...
Millions of children and adults in the United States live with allergies to food, medicines, and substances in the environment. Allergies are more than a mere annoyance. Whether you deal with them seasonally or year-round, allergies can impair your quality of life. A simple test can check for allergies and...
Hives are a problem in which red, itchy welts show up on the skin. In children, hives can happen as an allergic reaction to certain foods, medications, or environmental triggers. In some cases, the cause of hives is unknown. Any child can get hives, but children with allergies are most...
More than 25 million people in the United States are living with asthma, and most of them are children. People with asthma experience airway symptoms, including wheezing, coughing, tightness of the chest, and labored breathing. Proper diagnosis is key to effectively managing the condition and living well with asthma. Spirometry...
Anyone living with eczema can attest to the impact this skin condition can have on daily life. The intense itching and cracking can lead to distress and prevent you from engaging in activities you enjoy. Although eczema isn’t life-threatening, people with eczema report higher levels of anxiety and depression than...
If your eyes start itching, your nose becomes congested, and you start sneezing and wheezing as soon as pollen season hits or when you’re indoors, chances are you have hay fever. The term ‘hay fever’ often causes confusion. Don’t let the name fool you. It doesn’t refer to a fever...
Sneezing, itching, coughing, watery eyes, and wheezing. Children’s allergies come in all severities and can be triggered by everything from weather changes to certain substances in food. They can lurk in the bed in the form of dust mites or blow onto the playground in the form of pollen. Some...
Penicillin is the most commonly reported drug allergy. But the key word here is "reported". Only about 20% of this 10% have a true penicillin allergy – so the figure would be one in 50 rather than one in ten. People may experience symptoms they think are a result of taking penicillin, but are...
Ask anyone who suffers from allergy attacks and they’ll likely say it’s the most uncomfortable and irritating reaction from which 30% of U. S. adults and 40% of children suffer. Allergy attacks can happen all year round, but are more common in the seasons in which pollen counts are the...
For some people allergies are more than just a mild nuisance. Whether seasonal, indoor, or outdoor, allergies can get serious and make life miserable. If you suspect someone is suffering from serious allergies, it’s important to know the signs so that you can seek professional help. An experienced allergist can...
Living with eczema can be stressful and unpredictable. Flare-ups of dry, itchy patches of skin can strike seemingly out of nowhere. Though it typically comes and goes, eczema is a long-lasting skin condition that occurs when a trigger causes your skin to become inflamed. Even though it may seem out...
Breathing is an involuntary body function that many take for granted. For people with asthma, the very act of breathing can be a frightening experience. Roughly 25 million adults and children suffer from asthma. Although there is no cure, you can learn strategies to manage your symptoms so that you...
Allergies are caused by a misfire in your immune system, which occurs when it overreacts to common substances in your environment that you inhale, ingest, or simply touch in the normal course of your day. Also known as allergens, your allergy trigger(s) could be grass, tree, or weed pollen. Or...
With school back in session, there’s so much to think about – new classrooms, teachers, and potentially more homework than the year before. And if your kids have allergies, you have even more to consider than other parents. With a little extra planning, your kids can have a great school...
Allergy shots (immunotherapy) work differently than the medications you take to control allergy symptoms. Those medications block the substances your body produces, such as histamine, that lead to the runny nose, itchy eyes, and other symptoms caused by your allergy.Immunotherapy essentially trains your immune system to respond normally to pollen,...
If you’ve been successful in controlling your allergies or asthma for a while, odds are you’re taking your meds regularly, using your inhalers as prescribed, and steering clear of allergen-producing zones or activities when necessary.And when you’re traveling, you may throw all these measures out the window as your daily...
Whether you’re working outside in your garden, having a lunchtime picnic in the park, or taking a hike under blue skies, you’re bound to have an encounter with bees. And most bees would prefer to get out of your way.However, some species are more aggressive than others and will go...
Beginning as a way to access patients located remotely, telemedicine has a history stretching back more than a half-century. It’s grown into a multifaceted and complex system that connects hospitals, doctors’ offices and patients, wherever they may be. The technology explosion created huge opportunities for expansion of the broader telehealth...
Asthma can make life difficult, but proper treatment and care can reduce your risk of an asthma emergency. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet with regular exercise are essential to managing any chronic illness, but asthma and allergies can make exercise a real challenge.Dr. Rafiquddin Rahimi, with Allergy...
Blue skies, flowers blooming, leaf bugs sprouting are the signs that spring is here. Working Outdoors, weather it's yard work or tending to your garden, the task can be daunting for those with allergies.However, there are some things you can do in the meantime to relieve these symptoms.Consider wearing protective eye-wear and face mask. This...
Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/at-a-glance/food-allergyFor most people, celebrations are fun events. But for parents of food allergic children, or even for food allergic adults, activities involving food can be filled with worry. This is because coming in contact with a food allergen has the potential to...
