Wall Street Journal Article Features Dr. Sublett

Ever 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

The 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

Our 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

WLEX-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?

Per 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?

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

New Offices Opening in Columbus, IN, Newport and London, KY

We are excited to announce that we will be opening new offices in both Columbus, Indiana and Newport, Kentucky in late-March, 2014. Both locations will offer allergy shots on-site. More information will be made available as we get closer to opening. We will be opening an office in London, KY in late-April, 2014. For more

Dr. Turbyville’s Research on the Military and Stinging Insects Published

Dr. Turbyville, an Army Veteran, has recently had his research that investigates the threat of insects to U.S. Service Members serving in Afghanistan with insect venom hypsersensitivty. Allergy to stinging insects can be a real threat for service members and Dr. Turbyville’s research aims to move research forward in the field. The findings have been

Explaining the Cause of Asthma

Asthma is a Chronic Lung Disease Asthma is a disease that affects the airways in your lungs.  If you have asthma, the lining of your airways are swollen and inflamed all the time. This makes your airways more likely to be bothered by allergens or other things such as smoke, stress, exercise or cold air. These triggers

Allergy Shots Help with Pet Allergies

As printed in the Wall Street Journal – By Heidi Mitchell, Nov. 19, 2013 Pet Allergies No Deterrent for Determined Owners Many endure wheezing, hives and more for the sake of puppy love When Jennifer Richter learned that her 2-year-old daughter was allergic to Jack, the family cat, there was only one option. Her daughter