Allergy and Asthma Insights Blog

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...

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...