May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

How You Can Help This National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month

It can be difficult for those who do not suffer from allergies and asthma to understand the daily management and obstacles faced by those who do.  Every May, the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America declares it National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month to raise awareness for these diseases.  Why May?  May is typically peak

how to prepare your child for allergy testing

How to Prepare Your Child for Allergy Testing

Allergy skin testing is safe for children of all ages, but testing makes many children anxious. Here are some tips to help prepare your child for testing.

Allergy Shots help Bee Sting allergies headlines over honeycomb with bees working

Can Allergy Shots Help Bee Sting Allergies?

Venom Allergies and Immunotherapy Whether honey or bumble, bees are one of the five insects found in the US that can cause an allergic reaction when stung. The other four insects are wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and fire ants. Unfortunately, many do not know they are allergic to insect stings until they are stung and

Midwest Spring Allergies

Spring Pollen Allergies in the Midwest: Ohio

Trusted providers of allergy and asthma care for more than 40 years. Contact us today if you have spring allergies!

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What is a Pollen Count?

We talk a lot about pollen here at Family Allergy & Asthma, because it causes many problems for our patients, luckily it’s one we can help. As allergists, it’s important to know what allergens are in our local air to better help our patients. Pollen types can vary from region to region depending on what