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Allergies can cause a lot of problems for kids. Asthma, hay fever, and food allergies can make life difficult for young children. Allergy symptoms can get in the way of their play, learning, and sleep. After all, it’s hard to focus or to fall asleep easily if you are having difficulty breathing, or Read More
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FAQs About Allergies
According to statistics, allergies affect an estimated 50 million Americans each year, ranking as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the country. If you are experiencing symptoms that you suspect to be caused by an allergy, you have one powerful tool that can help you with your Read More
How to Avoid Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions are an ordeal dreaded by many people, specifically by those who have experienced how debilitating, and even life-threatening, they can be—the allergy sufferers themselves. If you’re living with allergies, it is natural to want to know how to keep the symptoms from interfering 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
How To Prepare For Your First Visit At An Allergy Clinic
Allergies are a common condition that can strike at any time. These are adverse body reactions controlled by factors such as your environment, food intake, and medications. Regardless of whether you know the source of your allergies, visiting an allergy clinic is a great idea. Allergy clinics Read More
How long does it take to have an allergic reaction to a bee sting?
Bee stings don’t usually cause a serious reaction in people who are not allergic to them. Usually, the venom injected by the bee will cause a reaction with symptoms, such as pain, redness, itching, and swelling in the bite location. These symptoms are considered mild or moderate. However, people who Read More
Moderna 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
Vaccine basics
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there is hope now that vaccines will help end this pandemic. This article reviews vaccine basics and how this will help prevent getting a COVID-19 infection. What are vaccines? Vaccines, also known as "vaccinations" or "immunizations," help prevent specific Read More
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Information
At Oak Brook Allergists, we have been monitoring the situation closely regarding the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech 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
Fish Allergy May Be Underdiagnosed
Do you suspect that you have a fish allergy even when the testing was negative? A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice explains that fish collagen may be responsible for this problem. The collagen in fish does not dissolve in solutions used for commercial diagnostic Read More
