If you’re exposed to an allergy trigger in your environment, your body may react with an overblown immune response. You may sneeze, wheeze, or have a runny nose or watery eyes. Or, if you’re like millions of American adults and children, your skin will itch and break out. Why is this happening? Read More
Archives for March 2021
When to See A Doctor for A Bee Sting Allergic Reaction
For most people, a bee sting is nothing to worry about and home treatments can successfully ease any pain or minor swelling. If, however, you are allergic to a bee sting and you get stung, it may lead to a severe allergic reaction that requires professional medical treatment. A bee sting can Read More
What Triggers Allergic Rhinitis?
If you’re living with allergic rhinitis, you are not alone. It affects between 10 and 30 percent of the adult general population and up to 40 percent of children in the United States, making it the fifth most common chronic disease in the country. Allergic rhinitis causes your immune system, Read More
Questions to Ask an Allergy Doctor
If you have allergies, you most likely have a lot of questions for your doctor. It is important to scope and understand your allergies to avoid not only discomfort from reactions but also to avoid life-threatening situations. Here is a list of frequently asked questions about allergies for your Read More
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Information
At Oak Brook Allergists, we have been monitoring the situation closely regarding the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinical trial data can be reviewed here. In this post, we will give an overview of this vaccine and how it pertains to our patients with Read More