POLLEN COUNT
Did you know that as many as 1 in 3 people in the United States have asthma? The condition accounts for approximately 11 million physician visits and 1.7 million ER visits every year, according to the statistical data gathered by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Read More
Allergy Symptoms
A Pet Allergy Doctor’s Tips in Managing Pet Allergies
Pet allergies are a common problem for many Americans, with more than 30% of the population being allergic to dogs and/or cats. Pet allergies are caused by reactions to proteins in the animal’s skin, hair, blood, urine, or saliva, and these substances can become airborne and inhaled without the Read More
Signs of Eczema and How to Treat It
Eczema is a common skin condition, affecting more than 30 million people in the United States. For some people with eczema, it is nothing more than small spots of dry skin that can itch from time to time. For others, however, eczema brings on distressing skin problems, which can flare up, subside, Read More
10 Tips to Avoid Allergy Symptoms
Nobody wants to suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions can be extremely unpleasant, preventing you from participating in daily activities in the process. They occur when your body overreacts to a normally harmless substance, such as pollen or dust. Symptoms can range from mild (sneezing, watery Read More
Common Allergy Clinic Services
Your allergist in Elmhurst, IL, provides many services important to your well-being as an allergy patient. In fact, our allergy clinic is a one-stop source for testing, medications, and strategies which control allergy/asthma symptoms. Let’s look at what your allergy clinic provides to you and Read More
Ask an allergist: Can my pet allergies be cured?
Pets are a great addition to the family. The two most common household pets are cats and dogs, and while they undoubtedly bring joy to everyone, they can also cause allergies in some family members. Pet allergies are very common and usually triggered by pet dander, which is the skin shedding of Read More
Allergy/Asthma Treatment and the Link Between the Two Conditions
Asthma and allergy—do you know that they have in common aside from their ability to make people miserable? The conditions have a number of similarities, and can even coexist. Let’s explore the link between allergies and asthma and learn how an allergist can help with both conditions. How Are Read More
What You Can Get from Allergy Clinics
If you have untreated sensitivities to everyday substances, such as dust, pet dander, and pollen, you have an immune disorder called allergy. Fortunately, excellent expert assessment, comprehensive diagnosis, and treatment options provided by the allergy clinic could help you deal with your Read More
Allergies: Do You Know The Symptoms?
Allergies are an overreaction by the immune system to a perceived threat, which are called allergens. You could be allergic to substances in your environment or certain foods. You could also be allergic to stinging insect bites. Allergy testing, namely the skin prick test, can test for 50 known Read More
How to Protect Yourself this Allergy Season
While pollen from trees is the most common culprit in allergies during spring, ragweed pollen is the most notorious allergy trigger during the fall, plaguing up to 65 million Americans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) If you’re on this page because you’re a Read More
