So you’re having issues with coughing, congestion, watery eyes, or pain in the facial area? If so, you may be tempted to ask your primary care doctor for a referral to an ENT. However, did you know that ENTs are often referred patients who would be better served by an allergist/immunologist instead? In this post, […]
Allergy Specialists
The Most Common Allergens in Beauty Products
When you are allergic to a substance, you must be vigilant about avoiding it, wherever it may lurk. When your allergy trigger is something like pets or certain grasses, it can be easy to avoid them. But when you are allergic to a substance that is put into everyday products, such as beauty products and […]
Hidden Allergens: Places Where They Hide
Did you know that some of the most common allergens can hide in places you would never suspect? Hidden food allergens can be very dangerous for people with severe reactions, so it’s important to always be on the lookout for these elusive hazards. According to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, […]
What is Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or Pollen Food Syndrome (PFS)?
Your body’s immune system has the amazing ability to identify, categorize, and remember thousands of different substances. When it identifies a substance that causes allergies, such as tree pollen, it directs the body cells to create antibodies to the allergen and then floods the body with these antibodies if it encounters the allergen again. These […]
How to Treat Spring Allergies Now
What are Spring Allergies? If you suffer from allergies each spring in Florida, you are likely allergic to tree pollen, also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever. As the temperature rises consistently, plants return to life and begin releasing the offending pollen into the air. When inhaled, the pollen triggers an immune response in certain […]
