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Go to What is SMART Therapy?
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What is SMART Therapy?
Smart therapy stands for single maintenance and rescue treatment therapy. It's given via a single combination inhaler.
Go to Do chlorine baths help the itch of eczema?
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Do chlorine baths help the itch of eczema?
Itch is one of the most common complaints we see and treat in eczema. It keeps kids up at night, their skin can get sore and bleed.
Go to Why is it important to get tested for a penicillin allergy?
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Why is it important to get tested for a penicillin allergy?
When people are evaluated, it turns out that 90 to 95% will tolerate a penicillin-based antibiotic after an evaluation by an allergist.
Go to What makes an allergist different from other doctors?
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What makes an allergist different from other doctors?
Allergists are very specifically focused on the quality of life for their patient, what their life is like, and making their life work.
Go to What is Asthma Peak Week?
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What is Asthma Peak Week?
Asthma Peak Week is historically the third week in September where we see the highest incidents of hospitalizations, ER visits due to asthma.
Go to Is there a cat food to make me less allergic to cats?
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Is there a cat food to make me less allergic to cats?
There is a product that is made by a company that can decrease the amount of allergy that your cat will cause.
Go to Can allergies develop later in life?
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Can allergies develop later in life?
The body can recognize something in the environment, a tree pollen, and recognize it as something that mounts an allergic response.
Go to Tell us about early introduction of peanuts
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Tell us about early introduction of peanuts
A groundbreaking study called the LEAP study, Learning Early About Peanut, showed that early introduction of peanut really works.
Go to Is everyone allergic to poison ivy?
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Is everyone allergic to poison ivy?
It's estimated that about 75% to 85% of people are allergic to poison ivy. And it will present usually with a blistering type rash.
Go to What should families do about mold after a flood or storm?
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What should families do about mold after a flood or storm?
After a flood or a storm, it's really important to survey the area to see if you see any standing water, any wet spaces.
Go to Is it possible to get anaphylaxis from exercising too hard?
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Is it possible to get anaphylaxis from exercising too hard?
If you are experiencing shortness of breath, dizziness or itchy skin, you may be suffering from exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
Go to How do I know for certain when to use my epinephrine auto injector?
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How do I know for certain when to use my epinephrine auto injector?
If you're experiencing symptoms that fall into the category of moderate or severe allergic reactions, then you would use your epinephrine device.
Go to Do I need venom immunotherapy after a bee sting?
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Do I need venom immunotherapy after a bee sting?
Allergy shots are typically for folks who have allergic or anaphylactic reactions to insect stings; difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea.
Go to What is an immunologist?
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What is an immunologist?
When a person has too many illnesses or they have a difficult time recovering from an illness, you might want to see an immunologist.
Go to What is sunscreen allergy and what types of hypoallergenic sunscreen do you recommend?
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What is sunscreen allergy and what types of hypoallergenic sunscreen do you recommend?
A sunscreen allergy is when you're allergic to some component within the sunscreen. An allergist can help you determine which of those components you are aller…
Go to Is chlorine allergy really an allergy?
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Is chlorine allergy really an allergy?
We are at risk for chlorine exposure in our day-to-day cleaning products at home, but patients who are swimmers may have consistent exposure.
Go to How do I know if I have allergies or just a cold?
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How do I know if I have allergies or just a cold?
If the symptoms are very frequent and last for more than several days, it's likely to be allergies. It can be confusing because they present similarly.
Go to Does anaphylaxis look different in infants and toddlers as compared to older patients?
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Does anaphylaxis look different in infants and toddlers as compared to older patients?
Anaphylaxis may be a little bit different to pick up on, to recognize because infants and toddlers can't talk.
Go to If I have allergies, will my children have them too?
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If I have allergies, will my children have them too?
There's a strong genetic component to having allergies. If you have a parent who has nasal allergies, you're about 50% likely to have allergies.
Go to What’s causing my allergy symptoms to get worse every year?
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What’s causing my allergy symptoms to get worse every year?
"How is it possible that my allergies are getting worse with each year?" We've found that that's actually true.