by Allergy & Asthma Associates | Jun 22, 2020 | Allergy Information
What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an allergic type immune response to food caused by an allergic antibody called IgE. Your body can treat a normally harmless type of food as if it was a dangerous bacteria, virus or other infectious agent. Food allergies can...
by Allergy & Asthma Associates | Feb 19, 2020 | Allergy Information
About Allergy Shots What are allergy shots? Allergen immunotherapy, commonly known as allergy shots, is a series of injections that contains a minimal amount of the specific substance or substances that are triggering an allergic reaction. The shots contain just...
by Allergy & Asthma Associates | Jun 6, 2017 | Allergy Information
If your child has food allergies, you know the challenges for him or her go beyond grocery shopping. There is the added cost of finding foods that are processed in peanut/tree nut-free facilities. There are things that are shared at parties or in class that he or she...
by Allergy & Asthma Associates | May 25, 2017 | Allergy Information
If you suffer from persistent allergies, you know that the pollen count is just as likely as the weather to make or break outdoor plans. Having to cancel plans for reasons that not everybody shares, might even make pollen a bigger day-ruiner than the weather. Peak...
by Allergy & Asthma Associates | Mar 14, 2017 | Allergy Information
Allergies strike at inconvenient times. When the culprit is indoor allergens, the congestion, sneezing, itching and watery eyes might happen as you’re trying to enjoy a quiet evening at home. Fortunately, you can avoid symptoms by taking these steps to create a...
by Allergy & Asthma Associates | Feb 28, 2017 | Allergy Information
It’s always tough to be a parent, but when your child has allergies you have an added layer of worry and responsibility. At a time when many young kids are learning their way in the world, you have to arm them with the knowledge to stay safe and protect them...
