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Allergists provide best care for those with asthma.… or hospital stays. Less need for quick-relief medicines. Minimized side effects from asthma medications. Treatment for your allergies may include immunotherapy (allergy shots).   Allergists are specialists at providing allergy shots, which can reduce sensitivity to the allergens…

If you suspect that your child has an allergy, finding its cause can put your son or daughter on the… for expert care and relief. An allergist can choose an appropriate method or combination of methods to make a diagnosis. If an allergy is found,…

An allergy or asthma action plan doesn’t do any good if it’s not shared with the people who can act… what is causing symptoms and show you how to avoid triggers. For children with particularly bothersome allergies, an allergist may prescribe immunotherapy (allergy shots) which…

Your allergist can help you decide which allergens to target.… ways to target your allergens is through immunotherapy.  Allergists are trained to identify your allergies and provide a personal treatment plan. Immunotherapy – allergy shots or tablets – is designed to target your exact triggers…

What are the signs you need to get your asthma under control?… shots) can help asthma – Asthma and allergies are closely connected. About two-thirds or more of those with asthma also have an allergy, and people who have allergies often also have asthma. Immunotherapy in the form…

Immunotherapy – allergy shots or tablets – is designed to target your exact triggers and can greatly reduce the severity of your symptoms. Allergy shots and tablets can also prevent the development of asthma in some children with seasonal allergies. If you are suffering with…

Practical tips for pregnant patients with asthma or other allergic conditions.… patients with moderate and severe asthma. There is no evidence of associated risk to the mother or fetus. Should I continue my allergy shots during pregnancy? It is appropriate to continue allergy shots during…

For those with allergic asthma, allergens like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold trigger the inflammation that causes… strategies to avoid them and prescribe appropriate medications to manage both asthma and allergies. This may include inhalers, antihistamines, or even immunotherapy (allergy shots) to help…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest… of the United States, allergies often start at the end of January.” Following are six additional suggestions from ACAAI to bring spring allergy and asthma…

For many people, mid-February, around Valentine’s Day, is the ideal time to start your allergy medication routine.… (BPT) - Winter may not be over, but now is the time to prepare for spring allergies. As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air,…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 8, 2022) – Summer hasn’t officially arrived, but the heat has already been turned up in many parts of the United States. That means allergy and asthma symptoms can feel particularly out of control. “People assume spring and fall are…

Seasonal allergies, like other types of allergies, develop when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, usually… Common Seasonal Allergy TriggersIf you sneeze and cough during certain times of the year, you may have seasonal allergies. However, occasional allergies aren’t something you…

The pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma.… (BPT) - If you're wondering why you're sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don't be surprised. The pollen season…

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is the ideal time to get word out on the different types of asthma, as… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (APRIL 17, 2024) – If you don’t have asthma, you may think all types of asthma look and act the same. You’d be…

Sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections.… Overview Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections. Currently, the only forms of SLIT approved by the FDA are tablets for ragweed, northern pasture grasses like timothy and…

People who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom. Dust allergies also give many… OverviewHome is supposed to be a comforting oasis, but for people with dust allergies the home can trigger uncomfortable symptoms. Oddly enough, allergy symptoms often…

Anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction. It can occur suddenly, can worsen quickly and can be deadly.… Overview In most cases, people with allergies develop mild to moderate symptoms, such as watery eyes, a runny nose or a rash. But sometimes, exposure to…

Overwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most influenza vaccines…

Overwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most…

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you suffer from fall allergies, you…