Allergy and Asthma Insights Blog


Pet Allergies 101

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...

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What is Vocal Cord Dysfunction?

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...

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Halloween Food Allergy Safety

10.11.2018

Halloween is typically a time for kids to dress up in their favorite costume, trick-or-treat, and eat way too much candy.  However, for others it is a time of...

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Vaccine Myths

09.26.2018 | Nicole A. Mezo, PA-C

With Influenza season just around the corner, let’s revisit some of the VACCINE MYTHS that still exist today. MYTH #1: Vaccines Cause Autism This myth came about in 1998...

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