Allergy and Asthma Insights Blog

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...

04.17.2023 | Anna K. Meyer, MD

With allergy season upon us, understanding the symptoms and management are important in the coming months.  As an allergist, I know how challenging it can be for patients to...

03.29.2023 | Evelyn Wang, MD

There are various types of over the counter nasal sprays that serve different purposes. Some common types of nasal sprays include: 1. Saline nasal sprays: These are simple saltwater...

03.08.2023 | Nicole A. Mezo, PA-C

What is an eosinophil? Eosinophils are a cell of the immune system that are found in inflammatory processes, especially allergic diseases. They move to inflamed areas, capture substances, and...

02.06.2023 | Kelly Hersh, FNP-BC

Some patients can be very surprised to find out that they are completely negative on allergy testing, especially if they have been struggling with chronic nasal congestion, sneezing, runny...