Allergy and Asthma Insights Blog

11.08.2023 | Nicole R. Rae, PA-C

Answer – Earlier is Better Treating anaphylaxis early is best for a good outcome. Epinephrine is the best medication for treating anaphylaxis. Epinephrine is a very safe medication. Your...

10.31.2023 | Katie Tanner, FNP-C

Food allergies are surrounded by various myths and misconceptions. It’s important to separate fact from fiction to better manage food allergies. Here are some common myths about food allergies:...

10.10.2023 | Sheila R. Wertz, PA-C

Many people wonder, can I see pollen? Can I see what I’m allergic to? The simple answer is yes and no! Most pollen is microscopic and not visible to...

10.04.2023 | Lacey D. Sanchez, NP-C

Don’t let this Halloween FRIGHTEN you! The TEAL PUMPKIN PROJECT has got you and your GOULISH loved ones covered! What is the Teal Pumpkin Project? The Teal Pumpkin Project...

09.20.2023 | Erin E. Kempe, DO

Back to School Edition School is back in full swing, and we are headed into the colder months of the year, referred as “flu season”. September is known as...

08.28.2023 | Gena Di Muro

DRUG ALLERGIES: Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Ceclor. This is how my medical records have read since infancy. Each medicine caused horrible hives and led doctors to demand I NEVER use these...

06.20.2023 | Ryan Buckley, MD

The relationship between asthma and exercise can be challenging to navigate for patients as exercise is a common trigger of asthma symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough and...

06.07.2023 | Ross I. Palis, MD

Here we go again.  I’m having a nice dinner with friends, eating nothing out of the ordinary, and suddenly it happens.  A trickle of clear snot creeping out of...

05.31.2023 | Heather Scott, PA-C

When you see a bee flying around the picnic table, are you the first one to jump up and run away? You are not alone! These stinging insects belong...

05.10.2023 | Heidi K. Bailey, PA-C

Asthma If you have asthma, having good control of your symptoms can have a significant impact on your quality of life. There are many different types of asthma, and...

05.02.2023 | Alicia M. McCown, PA-C

One definition of anaphylaxis is “an acute allergic reaction to an antigen to which the body has become sensitive.” Let’s break down this definition and why it is so...

04.26.2023 | Chad M. Lomas, MD

Over the years, I have been asked: Why do my allergy symptoms seem to get worse when it rains? Shouldn’t it be the opposite? Shouldn’t my allergies improve when...