Prepare for Ragweed Allergy Season

Fall Allergies & Ragweed Pollen It seems like summer has just started, but we’ve already spotted weed pollen in our counts, so we know fall allergies are not too far away. Now is the time to prepare. If you usually have fall allergies, it’s essential to begin your allergy medications a few weeks before you

Ask the allergist: How to safely dispose of unused allergy and asthma medication

Do you have unused or expired allergy and asthma medications? You might be wondering how to dispose of them. Here’s how.

How to Recognize Allergies in Children

Childhood allergies have been linked to poor school attendance and poor quality of children’s play. If you recognize any of these allergy symptoms persisting throughout the year, consider allergy testing for your child.

Trick-or-Treating Safely with Allergies and Asthma

Food Allergy Awareness for Halloween Teal is becoming a more and more popular color for Halloween! The Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee started the Teal Pumpkin Project as a local food allergy awareness campaign; in 2014 it was launched nationally. The Teal Pumpkin Project “promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters” during Halloween events. Those participating

Back to School with Food Allergies

The beginning of a school year is a great time to talk to children about their food allergies. Review their Food Allergy Emergency Treatment Plan and more.

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