As temperatures begin to drop in New York, expect pet allergies to rise. More pets are being kept indoors to avoid harsh weather conditions. So, you may experience coughing and sneezing while indoors. Pet allergies also cause itchy eyes and asthma symptoms leaving you miserable even inside your own home.
What Are Antihistamines? Antihistamines are medicines used to relieve allergy symptoms, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis, and reactions to insect bites or stings. Antihistamines target histamine, which your body makes during an allergic reaction. They come in the form of pills, nasal sprays, body sprays, and eye drops used
Hives and psoriasis are skin conditions that are often confused with one another. Both result in itchy patches of red skin and can spread to multiple locations on the body or can be confined to one area of inflammation. However, they have different causes and unique symptoms that can help
About 1.2 million children and teens in the U.S. have a peanut allergy. Until now, there hasn’t been an effective treatment to help manage this allergy other than avoidance. Earlier this year, the FDA approved an oral immunotherapy treatment to help reduce the severity of allergic reactions to peanuts, including
In many parts of the U.S., flu season begins in October and peaks in December. As the flu season approaches, health experts warn that the addition of another respiratory illness on top of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could overburden the health care system. According to the Centers for Disease Control
This time of the year is considered asthma season. We remain available to our patients to help them understand asthma triggers and determine the best way to avoid them.
Are you aware of your food allergies? A recent study found that the prevalence of food allergy among children enrolled in Medicaid was 0.6% lower compared to previous national estimates using parent surveys (7.6%) and reports of physician confirmation of food allergy (4.7%). This means that families in the Medicaid
Did you know that there are about 70 different species of mosquitoes found in New York? These mosquitoes can cause severe symptoms in individuals allergic to mosquito bites. These symptoms include: Mosquito season is expected to last through October. During this time, you should take cautionary measures to avoid mosquito
Nocturnal asthma can make sleeping seem restless. With symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, nocturnal asthma is a lung condition that needs proper treatment and management. Asthma symptoms at night may be more severe than during the daytime. According to this asthma study, nocturnal asthma is linked
New York City is on track to enter the third part of the state’s four-phase reopening on July 6. Phase three allows for indoor dining and non-essential services like tattooing. However, we must remember that COVID-19 is still a serious issue we face. So, we must continue to wear face
Allergic asthma is a common condition affecting millions of people. It is one of America’s most common and costly diseases. The good news is, asthma conditions can be managed with proper prevention and treatment methods. Learning to take control of your asthma symptoms is the first step to improving your
In recent lab experiments, researchers have found that pills used to treat blood cancers may potentially prevent life-threatening allergic reactions. These pills, called BTK inhibitors, have been shown to stall the process that triggers life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. Approved drugs that inhibit BTK have been used to treat
