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

Allergic to Valentine’s Day?

This holiday has its heart in the right place, yet it can be sour for those with allergies. See our tips for navigating Valentine’s Day allergies safely!

Do you have a Cold, Flu or Allergies?

Due to the similarity in symptoms, it can be difficult to know whether you have a cold, flu or allergies. See what your symptoms suggest!

5 Tips to Reduce Indoor Allergens

The trees are bare and frost is a daily battle again. At least winter means allergies are gone for another season, right? Not quite. While ragweed has died down, winter forces most of us indoors for the season, exposing us to different levels of indoor allergens like dust, mold, and pet dander. The symptoms of

Allergies During the Holiday Season

There’s a chill in the air, holiday music playing on the radio, and just about a hundred tasks to get done before the 25th. It’s not just the holiday season, for many, it is tissue season as well. There are many different allergy triggers you can run into during the holidays, whether it is your

7 Apps to Help Manage Allergies and Asthma

If you’ve ever wished that there was an app to make life with allergies and asthma better, there is! In fact, we’ve recommended 7 that will make life easier!