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If you have a food allergy, your immune system launches a (mistaken) response that causes a series of symptoms. The reaction can range from mildly uncomfortable to life-threatening. It’s not always easy to identify what exactly you are allergic to. For that, you need to enlist an allergist – a Read More
A Guide to Treatment for Childhood Asthma
Caring for a child with asthma can seem like a daunting responsibility, given the unique challenges the child may face, especially when they are very young. If you suspect that your child has asthma, early intervention is crucial in preventing flare-ups and for protecting your child’s lung health Read More
Treatment options for allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is an immunological response to allergens. These allergens may vary, from dust to pollen to animal dander. Allergic rhinitis is called hay fever if the allergens are seasonal and due to a higher pollen count. Allergies may be seasonal or perennial, which means patients experience Read More
How Severe Is Your Asthma?
If you have asthma, knowing its severity and its triggers is key in controlling your symptoms. Your allergist will determine these factors when recommending a treatment for you. According to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, which is an initiative under the National Institutes Read More
Hives: Diagnosis and Treatment
Hives, also called urticaria, is a type of skin reaction that produces reddish and very itchy welts. The welts may vary from small to extremely large blotchy areas on the skin. Acute hives are usually a result of an allergic reaction to an insect bite, food, airborne allergen, or medication. They Read More
Skin Allergies: Types and Triggers
As you go through your day, you encounter a wide variety of substances, including the objects you touch, the food you eat, and even things floating in the air. Sometimes, these may result in an adverse reaction known as an allergy. Have you ever had a rash or persistent itchiness? If this has Read More
Recognizing and Treating Food Allergy Reaction Symptoms
For most of us, a peanut is a tasty nut and also tastes great in the soft form of peanut butter. However, for others, a peanut is a potentially life-threatening food if accidentally consumed. The cause of a food allergy could be any food, including eggs, milk, or shellfish. The worst-case Read More
Oral Immunotherapy: What You Should Know
A food allergy can range in severity. For instance, you can experience a mild reaction like a rash, or the reaction could be as serious as your throat swelling up. A food allergy can pose a problem when you cook for your family and especially when you go out to eat. Fortunately, at Oak Brook Read More
Skin Allergy Overview
Have you ever gone for a walk outdoors only to return home with your skin red and itchy? What you are experiencing is probably an allergic reaction. It's uncomfortable and irritating, but it can be treated. When your immune system reacts to an allergen, your cells release a chemical called Read More
Food Intolerance Symptoms
People who have certain physical reactions to specific foods have either a food allergy or food intolerance. These two conditions tend to share similar symptoms, but they are distinctly different conditions requiring different treatments. The biggest difference is that food intolerance is never a Read More
