Kentucky and Southern Indiana winters are notorious for their sporadic temperature changes, however it looks like winter is finally here to stay. Changing weather, especially when it comes with cold, dry air can make it more difficult to breathe. When cold, dry air enters the lungs it causes the airways to contract, which is dangerous
Spring Pollen Allergies in the Midwest: Ohio
/in AllergiesTrusted providers of allergy and asthma care for more than 40 years. Contact us today if you have spring allergies!
What is a Pollen Count?
/in AllergiesWe 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
Dr. Rajiv Arora talks Spring Allergies and Pollen with WKYT
/in MediaDr. Arora talked to Jim Caldwell at WKYT about the increased level of pollen for this time of year in Kentucky. In Lexington, he has already seen tree pollen in the pollen counts, which cause the typical nasal and eye allergy symptoms. Quote from article: Dr. Arora has been tracking the issue, “I do pollen counts
Allergic to Valentine’s Day?
/in AllergiesThis 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?
/in Allergies, GeneralDue to the similarity in symptoms, it can be difficult to know whether you have a cold, flu or allergies. See what your symptoms suggest!
Keep Asthma Under Control This Winter
/in AsthmaKentucky and Southern Indiana winters are notorious for their sporadic temperature changes, however it looks like winter is finally here to stay. Changing weather, especially when it comes with cold, dry air can make it more difficult to breathe. When cold, dry air enters the lungs it causes the airways to contract, which is dangerous
5 Tips to Reduce Indoor Allergens
/in AllergiesThe 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
/in Allergies, AsthmaThere’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
/in Allergies, Asthma, GeneralIf 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!
Dr. Hans Otto talks Halloween Safety with Fox19
/in MediaDr. Hans Otto talked this past Saturday morning with Jessica Brown of Fox19 about how to prepare children with allergies and asthma for an evening of trick-or-treating. He encourages parents to check candy ingredients online that may not show on small labels and to remember to bring an epinephrine device and inhaler with them while