Allergy and Asthma Insights Blog

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...

12.12.2022 | Desmond Horst

I was at the school cafeteria trading lunches with my friends, and my friend gave me what looked like a normal pretzel, but it was a peanut butter pretzel....

11.29.2022 | Chad M. Lomas, MD

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most numerous type of antibody found in the blood and plays a huge role in defending us against infections. IgG does this in multiple...

11.02.2022 | Evelyn Wang, MD

DO: Bathe daily Previously it was thought that bathing would only dry out eczematous skin. But now we know replacing the moisture lost through our skin barrier is important,...

11.01.2022 | Nicole A. Mezo, PA-C

What is it? Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a non-IgE mediated food-induced allergy that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.  The condition typically starts in infancy and can...

10.18.2022 | Heather Scott, PA-C

While visiting one of our locations, you might be scheduled to see one of our Advanced Practice Providers (APP), which is a team of Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse...

09.28.2022 | Ross I. Palis, MD

Approximately 32 million people in the United States have food allergies, including 1 in 13 children (about 2 per classroom), and the prevalence of childhood food allergy has sharply...

08.02.2022 | Michael J. Flais, MD

The benefits of exercise are numerous and well known. Exercise can help with weight management, lower blood pressure, improve cardiac health, improve control of diabetes, lower the risk for certain...