What Are Allergy Shots? Immunotherapy, more commonly referred to as allergy shots, are not a medication, but rather a more natural approach to increasing your tolerance to the allergens in which you are allergic. Once you have been allergy tested, our allergists may recommend allergy shots based on your diagnosis. Are Allergy Shots Effective? According
Dr. Arora Talks Fall Allergies on WKYT News
/in MediaDr. Rajiv Arora – who sees patients in our Lexington, Richmond, London, and Somerset offices – was featured in WKYT’s news story on fall allergies. The story focuses on ragweed, which is a frequent cause of fall seasonal allergies in this region. The clip is below:
Dr. Turbyville Quoted in Washington Post Article
/in MediaHave you ever heard of thunderstorm-related asthma? It’s a rare phenomenon that is still not fully understood. Our own Dr. Joe Turbyville is quoted in this Washington Post article on the topic! He is currently doing a research study on this. Click below to read the full article. Thunderstorms Can Worsen Allergies and Asthma –
Chlorine Sensitivity versus Allergy
/in AllergiesWhile you aren’t allergic to chlorine, you might suffer from chlorine sensitivity. Learn more from Dr. Grace Ryu.
Dr. Arora Talks Asthma on WTVQ’s ‘Mom 2 Mom’ Segment
/in MediaDr. Arora was featured in WTVQ News’ Mom2Mom segment on asthma yesterday. It’s a great overview on asthma symptoms, causes, and treatment. Visit Mom2Mom.
Wall Street Journal Article Features Dr. Sublett
/in MediaEver wonder why some people develop allergies for the first time as adults? Our own Dr. Jim Sublett was featured in a Wall Street Journal article on the topic: Why Do Some People Develop Allergies as Adults? https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-do-some-people-develop-allergies-as-adults-1401138896
FDA Approves New Allergy Tablets
/in Allergies, GeneralThe FDA has recently approved oral immunotherapy tablets for sale within the US. There are now three allergy tablets approved by the FDA: Oralair (5 different grasses) Grastek (timothy grass) Ragwitek (ragweed) These are all fast-dissolving tablets that are placed under the tongue and contain specific pollen extracts. They are meant to be taken at
Dr. Sublett Quoted on The Today Show’s Website
/in MediaOur own James Sublett, M.D., was quoted in two recent articles on The Today Show’s website regarding the spring allergy season. Not again! Why spring allergies could be (even) worse this year http://www.today.com/health/not-again-why-spring-allergies-could-be-even-worse-year-2D79514437 5 things you do that may make spring allergies worse http://www.today.com/health/5-things-you-do-may-make-spring-allergies-worse-2D79514818
Dr. Arora Interviewed for WLEX Story on Seasonal Allergies
/in MediaWLEX-TV in Lexington did a story on the upcoming spring allergy season and turned to Dr. Arora for his knowledge on allergies.
Do Allergy Shots Work for Children?
/in GeneralPer the American Academy of Pediatrics, age is not a barrier to skin testing – even infants can benefit. Children can also receive allergy shots. The age in which shots may be recommended to young children is done on a case-by-case basis. While there has been some disagreement in the medical community about the role
How Do Allergy Shots Work?
/in GeneralWhat Are Allergy Shots? Immunotherapy, more commonly referred to as allergy shots, are not a medication, but rather a more natural approach to increasing your tolerance to the allergens in which you are allergic. Once you have been allergy tested, our allergists may recommend allergy shots based on your diagnosis. Are Allergy Shots Effective? According