Allergy and Asthma Insights Blog

11.07.2019 | Catherine Van Kerckhove, MD - Retired

Flu Season At the time of this writing, the influenza season in Colorado is underway. Public Health experts reported a tough influenza season in Australia earlier this year, which...

10.24.2019 | John James, MD - Retired

Have you heard the term “biologics” as they pertain to the management of allergies and asthma? What is a biologic? Are they just like any other medications? If your...

09.24.2019 | Jessica Gustafson, PA-C

What are they? E-cigs are also known as e-cigarettes, e-vaporizers, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).  They have nicknames such as e-hookahs, hookah pens, vapes, vape pens, and mods. ...

08.13.2019 | Leon Greos, MD

Colorado-A Growing Community Many patients have commented that their allergies seem to have gotten worse in recent years.  Some of this change may be related to the population growth...

07.23.2019 | Sheila Wertz, PA-C

Vocal Cord Dysfunction or VCD is a medical condition that can mimic asthma. In fact, many people are misdiagnosed with asthma, acid reflux, or psychological disorders before their diagnosis...

07.11.2019 | Nicole Rae, PA-C

Pruritis is the medical word for itching. Itching can be a very frustrating symptom. Many patients are not able to sleep soundly, or enjoy their day if they are...

06.20.2019 | Nicole A. Mezo, PA-C

Biotin (Vitamin B7) is a vitamin found in multivitamins, prenatal vitamins, and products promoting healthy hair, nails, and skin.  Some medical professionals even prescribe the vitamin as adjunct therapy...

05.22.2019 | Dr. Kara Crosby

Hives (urticaria) are red or skin colored itchy bumps that can come and go. Hives usually last from 30 minutes to 24 hours. Sudden hives are generally associated with...

05.09.2019 | Nicole Mezo, PA-C

Dermatographism, also known as dermatographia, literally translates from Greek meaning “writing on skin.”  Dermatographism, is a condition where the skin becomes red, raised, inflamed, and itchy after the skin...

04.25.2019 | Katherine Tsai, MD

How many friends or family members do you know who have a penicillin allergy? Are you aware of the risks of having a penicillin allergy? All patients who have...

04.11.2019 | Lacey Sanchez, NP-C

COPD is a term used to describe lung diseases that can worsen over time; these diseases include emphysema, chronic bronchitis and certain types of asthma. COPD often develops in...

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...