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Archive for the ‘Allergies’ Category

Dr. Marie Fitzgerald with Aparna Zalani

“Grass pollen will start to pollinate in April and May, and that is what is coming out right now,” said Dr. Marie Fitzgerald with Family Allergy and Asthma Care. She […]

How To Avoid Stinging Insects

How To Avoid Stinging Insects Stinging insects do not seek sustenance from humans, as do the biting insects, such as mosquitoes, flies and fleas. The sting of these insects is […]

Does Rainfall Affect The Pollen Count?

Rain washes pollen away, but pollen counts can soar after rainfall.  “Rain often washes pollen out of the environment, but first, it bursts pollen particles, spreading allergens farther.”  Warner Carr, […]

Asthma, Allergies and Pets

Pets May Cause Havoc for Allergic and Asthmatic Patients Keeping domestic animals as household pets is a universal activity. Pets provide companionship, security and a sense of comfort. Children often […]

Oral Immunotherapy

Oral Immunotherapy or Oral Induction of Tolerance (OIT) is a form of desensitization which involves gradually consuming increasing amounts of the food allergen over weeks and months resulting in desensitizing […]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Click here to visit their website for resources and tools […]

What are Molds?

Molds produce spores or seeds, which are very light and about the size of pollen grains. They can be spread by air currents inside or outside the house. These spores […]

When Allergies and Asthma Complicate Pregnancy

Asthma is the most common, potentially serious medical condition to complicate pregnancy. In fact, asthma affects almost 7 percent of women in their childbearing years. Well-controlled asthma is not associated […]

You may have allergic rhinitis if …

Advice from your Allergist You may have allergic rhinitis if … You sneeze a lot, often in rapid succession…your nose is runny, congested or stuffy…you’re bothered by itching of the […]