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What Are the Best AERD Treatment and Management Techniques?
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a complex condition characterized by asthma, nasal…

Top Back-to-School Tips for Children With Allergies
As kids return to school after summer break, many types of allergies present a risk to their health…

How to Manage and Relieve Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
As many people in the Atlanta area already know, allergy season in Georgia often starts early in the year and persists into fall. For those with severe allergies…

Common Asthma Triggers and How to Treat Them
Asthma triggers are the factors that set off a person’s asthma symptoms. Identifying these triggers…

How to Know You Need to See an Allergist
As one of the main causes of chronic illness, allergies can severely impact a person’s health. But with many people only experiencing…

What Is Oral Allergy Syndrome?
OAS, or pollen-food allergy syndrome, is an allergic reaction to specific proteins in fruits, vegetables and nuts. The cause of the syndrome…

Sofie’s Story
Sofie had an allergic reaction to peanuts as a small child. Her mom, Katalin, diligently took Sofie to the allergist every year for testing. Year after year, the same diagnosis…

Cheryl’s Story
Danielle’s daughter Cheryl had reactions to different foods as early as 10 months old. First, Cheryl couldn’t keep down the scrambled eggs her mom made for her one morning…

Allergies, Asthma and the Hygiene Hypothesis
Leading medical researchers have offered the “hygiene hypothesis” to explain the rising number of diagnosed allergy and asthma cases. The theory maintains that modern living environments are….

Ronil’s Story
Lakhbir had the terrifying experience of rushing her four year old son, Ronil to the hospital after he ate a snickers bar which caused an anaphylactic reaction. From that day forward…

Rohan’s Story
Rohan began his battle with allergies early in life. He would experience terrible eczema when breastfeeding, so his family began an elimination diet. For 6 or 7 years…

Cecelia & Patrick’s Story
It is not uncommon for us to see families with multiple children taking part in OIT. Is it work for our families? Of course! The alternative though, is avoidance which comes with a…