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Ask the Doctors: Sinusitis
37 million Americans suffer from at least one episode of acute sinusitis. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatments of sinusitis from Dr. Karen Konz! What is sinusitis? Sinusitis means the lining of your sinuses are inflamed. Sometimes a cold can become acute...
Cutting Edge Asthma Treatments
Unfortunately, asthma itself is not curable. However, there are many different treatment options in treating asthma. Treatments depend on severity of the asthma, age, and other medical concerns. Your doctor will create an asthma treatment plan with you to treat your...
Keeping Allergy and Asthma Out of the Classroom
Understanding triggers and finding relief can keep kids in class. The common cold and chickenpox aren’t the only ailments parents should worry about this back-to-school season. Allergy and asthma are the most chronic illnesses in children, and are a leading cause of...
How to Avoid the Five Surprising Allergy, Asthma Triggers that Can Spoil Summer
Rather than lazy, hazy and crazy — summer can be sneezy, itchy and wheezy for those with allergies and asthma. Millions of Americans are allergic to grass pollen, which can trigger that runny nose or itchy eye from late spring to early summer. However, common summer...
Ask the Doctors: Eczema
Eczema encompasses a group of skin medical conditions. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a condition when the skin becomes inflamed or irritated. Every case of eczema is different and requires a visit to your doctor to decide the best treatment option. Please contact Dr. Konz and Dr. Wendelborn at Allergy and Asthma Associates for more information!
Ask the Doctors: Stinging Insects in Wisconsin
As Wisconsin warms up, people are more active outdoors, but so are stinging insects. Every year in the U.S., 40 people die from being stung by insects. Learn what insects to watch out for, how to avoid being stung, and what to do if you are stung. What stinging...