Allergy and Asthma Insights Blog

03.28.2019 | Andrea Jones, MD

What is mold? Mold is a fungus that is found throughout nature and will grow anywhere there is moisture.  Over 100,000 species of mold have been identified, most of...

03.14.2019 | Heidi K. Bailey, MD

Is it possible to prevent allergies and asthma in children by having a pet? This is a million-dollar question!  There have been several studies that have been conducted world-wide...

03.13.2019

Please be advised that all Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers’ locations will be on a delayed start Thursday, 3/14. All locations will be opening at 9am.   We thank you...

03.13.2019

Please be advised that all of Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers locations will be closing at 12pm today due to the forecasted storm. If you haven’t been contacted to...

02.28.2019

Low relative humidity in an environment like ours causes a number of issues: dry eyes, skin, throats and noses. This dryness makes us prone to itching. Once the skin...

02.13.2019

10 Tips for Keeping your Asthma on the Right Track 1) See your allergist regularly and as recommended 2) Make sure you understand what your medications are for and...

01.30.2019 | Shaila U. Gogate, MD

As a reminder, allergies come in many forms. The most common allergens are pollen, dust mites, mold, animal dander, insect stings, latex, and certain food and medications. For this post we are...

01.17.2019

Keratosis Pilaris What is it? Keratin is a protective protein found in you skin barrier. In individuals with keratotis pilaris (KP), a keratin plug (and sometimes a twisted hair)...

01.03.2019 | Monica B. Reddy, MD

Are you dealing with old allergies in this new year and want to find some relief? You aren’t alone. That said, allergy testing can be daunting, and coming to...

12.07.2018

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition where the vocal cords “close” when they should be opening, specifically with inspiration.  When this occurs, a person may experience shortness of...

11.14.2018

Sometimes, despite seemingly good medical treatment for your asthma, your airway function just isn’t up to par. Or how about the opposite:  Maybe you feel your breathing is actually...

11.02.2018 | Nan Laoprasert, MD

As of the writing of this article (October 2018), there is approximately a 400% increase in incidence of infants with severe food allergy in the past decade. Concerning as...