Pollen Throughout the Year

Pollen varies depending on the area of the country, and when pollen releases into the air can depend on the winter weather. A more mild winter will encourage the trees to bloom sooner, while if our winter lasts into March, it can delay the tree blooms. Over the last few years, you may have heard

Video: What Kids Should Expect from an Allergy Test

One of our young patients created a great video about what kids can expect from an allergy test. Aspen of Aspen’s Awesome Life visited one of our offices for an allergy test with Dr. Turbyville. Watch the video below to learn allergy testing for kids: Allergy testing can sound scary for children, but Aspen helped

New Office Opening in Zionsville, IN!

Updated Zionsville Office Information! Our office has grown since opening, we are now open five days a week for allergy shots and have three physicians who see patients here. Shot Hours Monday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Mold Allergies? 5 Tips to Help Avoid Mold

Symptoms of Mold Allergies While tree, grass, and weed pollen seasons coincide with the season in which these plants are blooming, mold spores can exist all year round both outside and inside. Mold spores can trigger allergies and asthma symptoms. Those who are allergic to mold, experience typical respiratory allergy symptoms including: Nasal congestion Runny

What Parents Should Know About Summer Camp and Allergies

Every summer kids all over pack up their bags and head out to summer camp; it’s a rite of passage. Their days are spent learning new skills and their evenings spent telling ghost stories around a campfire or in their bunks. For many kids, the biggest worry they have is whether they will get enough

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

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.

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

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!

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