The symptoms are unmistakable: a scratchy throat, a runny or stuffed-up nose, itchy eyes. Allergies have struck! When you feel yourself descending into another valley of allergic misery, your first instinct might be to reach for an antihistamine or decongestant. Those...
Even babies can have allergies. For some youngsters, allergies may amount to a passing case of hives or an occasional runny nose, but for others it may mean chronic allergic misery that can manifest through: Sinus infections Ear infections Ongoing allergic rhinitis...
Halloween can be downright frightful for kids with food allergies and their parents. The food-centric holiday features class parties, goodie bags, and a bounty of candy from trick or treating. Treats can be filled with dairy, nuts, and other allergy-causing...
One way to increase the profits of your medical practice is to add ancillary services. This can benefit your patients by giving them more services under one roof while boosting your bottom line. One of the most high-demand services right now is allergy testing and...
Until recently, a disease known as eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) was passed off as every-day reflux. But the condition is far more. It causes a host of symptoms including: Gut pain Pain in the center of the chest Heartburn Vomiting Difficulty swallowing food Food...
It’s a familiar story. You have been able to eat apples or cucumbers or some other fruit or vegetable all your life. But recently, when you take a bite of these familiar fresh foods, you feel an itching or tingling sensation in your mouth and throat. Perhaps you have...
