Purvi Parikh, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: What are the options available for dust mite immunotherapy?
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Ask the Allergist: How Depression and Anxiety Can Impact Asthma, Allergies and Eczema
It can be overwhelming for some people to manage their asthma, allergies or eczema on a daily basis. Learn how to find help.
Ask the Allergist: Why Penicillin Allergy Testing Is Critical
Allison Ramsey, MD, FACAAI talks about penicillin allergy and the importance of testing to confirm if you really have a penicillin allergy.
Ask the Allergist: How to Help Teenagers Transition to Asthma and Allergy Self-Care
Dr. Don Bukstein advises parents on how to get their adolescent or teen to take on more responsibility of managing their allergies or asthma.
Ask the Allergist: The Food Allergy-Eczema Connection
Allergist Allison Ramsey answers the question: What is the connection between food allergies and eczema (atopic dermatitis), especially in young children?
Ask the Allergist: Eczema Symptoms and Race
Q: Eczema is common among all races, but some groups are more at risk. What are some of the unique...
Ask the Allergist: Oral Corticosteroids and Asthma
What should people with asthma know about taking oral corticosteroid medication? Allergist Purvi Parikh, MD, explains their side effects, as well as alternative medications to discuss with a doctor.
Ask the Allergist: Why Food Allergy Immunotherapy?
Dr. Douglas Jones responds to the Ask the Allergist question: what questions should patients and parents ask about undergoing food allergy immunotherapy?
Ask the Allergist: Turning to Telehealth
Q: What are some specific benefits of using telehealth for people with asthma and allergies? Tania...
Ask the Allergist: Timing Your Allergy Meds
William E. Berger, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: when should patients start taking allergy medication – before or during their allergy season?
Ask the Allergist: Biologics for Severe Asthma
Q: How can asthma patients determine if biologic medications are right for them? Don Bukstein, MD:...
Ask the Allergist: Latex Allergy and Cross-Reactivity
Dr. Sandra Gawchuk answers the Ask the Allergist question: What do patients with latex allergy need to know about cross-reactivity with fruits & vegetables?
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Allergy & Asthma Network works closely with doctors who specialize in asthma and allergies. In our monthly Ask the Allergist interviews, we sit down with experts to answer frequently asked questions from patients. What’s the best inhaler technique for children? What is the connection between food allergies and eczema? What symptoms should parents watch for to recognize anaphylaxis in infants? Explore our Ask the Allergist section for answers and more.