Allergy and Asthma Insights Blog - Category: Uncategorized

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...

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 | Martha Steffen, PA-C

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)...