Living with asthma can feel like a challenge on its own without having to worry about your environment worsening your symptoms. However, for many asthma sufferers, this is an everyday experience. By recognizing these triggers and learning how to manage them, you can take control of your asthma and improve your quality of life.
Allergy testing is a vital first step in truly treating allergy symptoms. Whether it’s pollen, pet dander, certain foods or environmental triggers, identifying your allergens allows your allergist to develop a clear and effective treatment plan. So, which testing method is right for you? This helpful overview will shed light on your allergy testing options.
When it comes to fighting infections, penicillin is many doctors’ go-to solution. But why? For starters, the majority of infections faced by the general public are viral, which means antibiotics should not be prescribed. In comes penicillin. This antibacterial drug is highly effective against common illnesses like strep throat and ear infections. It’s also more
Delicious meals and tasty treats are the highlight of the holiday season for many. For people with food allergies, navigating these feasts can be a stressful affair. Fortunately, our board-certified allergists have an early gift for you in the form of good news. Creating an allergy-friendly holiday menu doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or tradition! With
Did you know… …that much of the candy given out to trick-or-treaters contains top 9 food allergens? Unfortunately, Halloween can be scary for the 1 in 13 kids who have food allergies – and not in the fun, festive way. This is why the Teal Pumpkin Project encourages people to offer non-food treats for trick-or-treaters and make
Click here to take a look at our FAA Pulse Newsletter! This issue has been carefully curated to bring you important updates from our major payors, including significant developments concerning Xolair from UnitedHealthcare and biologics updates from Anthem.
Xolair, a medication originally designed for asthma treatment has shown positive results in reducing the severity of food allergy reactions! Our own Dr. Shaunah Ritter from our Central Kentucky region sat down with WKYT to discuss what this means for food allergies in the future. https://www.wkyt.com/2024/02/20/fda-approves-medication-reduce-severity-reactions-caused-by-multiple-food-allergies/
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As of October 3rd, Allergy & Asthma Consultants (AAC) has joined Family Allergy & Asthma. AAC’s two offices – located in Gurnee and Libertyville – will be Family Allergy’s first offices in Illinois.
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