Preparing for Your First Allergy Appointment: A Comprehensive Guide for New Patients

Ready to find relief and improve your quality of life? It’s time to schedule your first allergy appointment! As a new allergy patient, preparing for your visit will help you make the most of your time with the allergist and ensure a smoother experience for all. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials

Sickness or Symptoms: How To Determine if Your Cold Is Allergies in Disguise

Do sniffles and sneezes accompany changing seasons? The common cold is a common occurrence affecting most Americans between two to four times per year. However, these typical symptoms could be something more – allergies. The line between a cold and allergies can sometimes blur, leading to confusion about the best course of action. That’s why

A Parent’s Guide to Allergy Testing: Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Allergies

As a loving parent, you always want the best for your children. That means making sure they are happy and healthy. So, what are you to do when bothersome symptoms impede their quality of life? A visit to your local allergist’s office can alleviate the causes of this discomfort and bring your family answers and

7 Tips For an Allergy-Free Home

Are your allergies acting up in the comfort of your home? It may be due to indoor allergens. Symptoms can be triggered by a variety of indoor irritants, from dust mites to pet dander and mold, making keeping a tidy home essential to your good health. By implementing a few simple strategies, you can create

Are you allergic to your pet?

Often the history is obvious for pet allergy: the individual was in good health until acquiring a new cat or dog. Could you be allergic?

Are you itchy? Do you have hives? Is it a food? Is it your skin?

This patient was very frustrated with having chronic hives, or chronic idiopathic/spontaneous urticaria for 3 months.

A Fresh Look at Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common chronic diseases, new ARIA guidelines are an organized framework which can be used by physicians in the practical treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Food Allergy: Basics and Beyond

Food allergies are growing food safety and public health concern. They affect 4%–6% of children and up to 4 % of adults in the United States.

Allergies: Prevention is the Best Medicine

An allergy is basically a mistake of the immune system, where the body is trying to defend itself against a harmless substance. Read on!

Winter Asthma & Allergies

Pollen allergy sufferers may experience relief during winter months as most outdoor allergens disappear until spring. But our South Florida winters are mild and brief.