Fall allergy season has arrived in the Ohio Valley, along with pesky symptoms like itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion and sneezing. Dr. Joe Turbyville discusses fall allergy season in Kentucky and offers tips. Various strategies, ranging from over-the-counter and prescription drugs to allergy shots and avoidance of allergy triggers, can help sufferers to cope, doctors
U.S. Senate Passes School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act
/in GeneralIn a historic achievement for the food allergy community, the U.S. Senate today passed the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act (H.R. 2094), important legislation championed by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) that will help protect students with food allergies. The bill, introduced by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), encourages states
Dr. Lotz Addressing Halloween and Food Allergies in Voice-Tribune
/in MediaFor the six million children with food allergies, haunted houses and spooky costumes aren’t the only scary parts of Halloween. An allergic reaction from sweet treats can be rather frightening for kids and their parents alike. That’s because food allergies are on the rise and traditional Halloween candy often contains peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg,
Dr. Turbyville Featured in Courier-Journal Article on Fall Allergies
/in MediaFall allergy season has arrived in the Ohio Valley, along with pesky symptoms like itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion and sneezing. Dr. Joe Turbyville discusses fall allergy season in Kentucky and offers tips. Various strategies, ranging from over-the-counter and prescription drugs to allergy shots and avoidance of allergy triggers, can help sufferers to cope, doctors
Family Allergy Accepts Freedom Award
/in GeneralFamily Allergy & Asthma was selected as one of 30 finalists from a pool of 2,899 nominations from across the country. According to a press release by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), selections were based on “company policies and informal initiatives that go above and beyond in assisting and encouraging National
Dr. Jim Sublett Talking Food Allergy on Great Day Live!
/in MediaFood allergies can be hard to manage, especially when you are four years old! Claire has a peanut allergy and she and her mother have to be very careful about what she eats. Dr. Jim Sublett with Family Allergy and Asthma talks about diagnosing food allergies. Watch on YouTube
Dr. Lotz Allergy Tests WHAS’ Michelle Arnold On-Air
/in MediaWHAS 11’s Michelle Arnold was testing on air to see what was causing her allergies to flare. The result — it was easier to say what she wasn’t allergic to than the few allergens that did not react! Dr. Doug Lotz suggested immunotherapy (allergy shots) since Michelle was allergic to so much. Watch on YouTube
Dr. Sublett Talks Spring Allergies on WDRB
/in MediaCoughing? Itchy, watery eyes? Sneezing? Stuffy head? Answer yes to any of these and you may be suffering from spring allergies, especially you live in the Louisville, KY area. Trees and flowers are beginning to bloom and the grass is growing, all of which combined means the start of another tough allergy season. Our doctor,
Dr. Jim Sublett Quoted in New York Times Flu Vaccine Article
/in MediaAmid an unusually widespread outbreak of the flu, a medical association of allergy specialists said Friday that even children with severe egg allergies should get flu shots. Because the vaccine is grown in chicken eggs, manufacturers recommend that the roughly 2 percent of all children who have egg allergies not get them. Dr. James Sublett
Dr. Feger Discussing Halloween and Food Allergies on WAVE3
/in MediaHalloween can be a frightful time for parents of children with food allergies. Dr. Tim Feger with Family Allergy and Asthma provides some safety tips to help make the night more about the treats than tricks. Watch on YouTube
Dr. Rankin Takes Questions on WPSD
/in MediaDr. Brad Rankin with Family Allergy and Asthma answers questions from WPSD viewers about allergies and the fall allergy season. Watch on YouTube