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As COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients –… Overview Updated June 22, 2022 As COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients…

Biologics are targeted against certain things that cause inflammation in the system. They are not steroids and not immunosuppressive.… English Transcript Allergist Syed Shahzad Mustafa, MD: A biologic is a medication that helps control asthma and other allergic conditions if individuals don't respond to…

If you're worried about having a food allergy, whether it's gluten or something else, you really should have reproducible symptoms… English Transcript Allergist David R. Stukus, MD: We always get questions about gluten allergy and other food allergies, and I always start with some…

You want to warm up your lungs and give them time to get ready to for your strenuous activity.… English Transcript Allergist Payel Gupta, MD: Exercise is very important for patients with asthma, because exercise can help your body improve its oxygen-carrying capacity. So…

When a child is around four months or so, they may be ready to have solid foods introduced.… English Transcript Allergist Angela Hogan, MD: So the first thing that I think would be most important for moms to remember that we still think breastfeeding…

Allergists can not only treat eczema with topical therapies, we can also help identify triggers of your eczema and help… English Transcript Allergist Kelly Maples, MD: Allergists are the perfect type of doctor to treat eczema or atopic dermatitis. Eczema is not just a…

The most important thing is for you to have a device that you can carry with you, you can afford,… Allergist Theresa A. Bingemann, MD: As an allergist, I often get asked about epinephrine delivery devices and this exact question: "Are they the same…

Individuals who have asthma who become pregnant should generally remain on their asthma medications because they are thought to be… English Transcript Allergist Syed Shahzad Mustafa, MD: Individuals who have asthma who become pregnant should generally remain on their asthma medications because they are…

Swimming is a great exercise for people with asthma and allergies, but what about the chlorine? Can you be allergic… Overview You can’t be allergic to chlorine, but you can be sensitive or have a reaction. If you are sensitive, should you stop swimming? No,…

Proceedings and Recommendations Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people… Proceedings and Recommendations Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people of color than previously recognized,…

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Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…

Experts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 11, 2023) – If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting…

Find out what you need to know as an allergy or asthma patient.… Overview Updated June 22, 2022 As COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients – those with allergies and especially those suffering…

What's the best treatment for your eczema? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…

What's the best treatment for your child's severe asthma? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…

Study shows only 40% of parents were advised to introduce peanut to their infant during first year of life NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – In 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) released guidelines to help parents introduce peanut products…

Un estudio muestra que los niños que no tuvieron una incorporación de huevo en el primer año tenían más probabilidades de sufrir alergia al huevo a los 6 años NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Desde 2017, los alergólogos y los pediatras recomiendan…

Study shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 years NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their…

Study showed no increase in allergic sensitization over 15 years, in more than 5,000 kids with asthma NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown that climate change has been partly responsible for longer growing seasons and larger pollen loads, leading to speculation…