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Preventing Fall Asthma in Columbus Ohio

Fall in Ohio is beautiful because the season brings outdoor color transformations. However, the weather changes also brings asthma triggers.

Chlorine Sensitivity vs Allergy

Chlorine Sensitivity versus Allergy

While you aren’t allergic to chlorine, you might suffer from chlorine sensitivity. Learn more from Dr. Grace Ryu.

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FDA Approves New Allergy Tablets

The FDA has recently approved oral immunotherapy tablets for sale within the US. There are now three allergy tablets approved by the FDA: Oralair (5 different grasses) Grastek (timothy grass) Ragwitek (ragweed) These are all fast-dissolving tablets that are placed under the tongue and contain specific pollen extracts.  They are meant to be taken at

Two Do Allergy Shots Work for Children?

Do Allergy Shots Work for Children?

Per the American Academy of Pediatrics, age is not a barrier to skin testing – even infants can benefit.  Children can also receive allergy shots.  The age in which shots may be recommended to young children is done on a case-by-case basis.  While there has been some disagreement in the medical community about the role

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How Do Allergy Shots Work?

What Are Allergy Shots? Immunotherapy, more commonly referred to as allergy shots, are not a medication, but rather a more natural approach to increasing your tolerance to the allergens in which you are allergic. Once you have been allergy tested, our allergists may recommend allergy shots based on your diagnosis. Are Allergy Shots Effective? According