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    Egg Allergy and Covid Vaccine

    Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for people with egg allergy? Yes, says Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet. The COVID-19 vaccine is not made using egg products or…

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    Ask the Allergist: What’s the Difference Between Food Allergy and Food Sensitivity?

    What should you watch for when identifying if symptoms are food allergy or a food sensitivity? We spoke with allergist Jay Lieberman, MD.

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    Ask the Allergist: Asthma Control And the Yellow Zone

    The Yellow Zone is the first sign your asthma is worsening. We spoke with Leonard Bacharier, MD, about managing asthma in the Yellow Zone.

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    Ask the Allergist: COVID-19 Vaccine and Anaphylaxis

    Is the COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people with a history of anaphylaxis? Hear from board-certified allergist Purvi Parikh, MD.

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    Ask the Allergist: Can Diet During Pregnancy Cause Allergies in My Baby?

    Are there foods pregnant women should eat or avoid so as to prevent allergic disease in their children? We spoke with Angela Hogan, MD.

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    Ask the Allergist: Treating Eczema In People of Color

    Eczema in people of color is treated the same in all patients – but there are special considerations. Allergist Kelly Maples, MD, explains.

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    Ask the Allergist: Understanding the Causes of Hives and Angioedema

    Learn the common triggers of urticaria (hives) and angioedema (swelling of the skin) and find out how allergists can help you develop a treatment…

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    Ask the Allergist: Secondhand Smoking and Vaping – Risky Business for People with Asthma

    A board-certified allergists addresses the health risks of secondhand smoking and e-cigarette vaping on people with asthma.

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    Ask the Allergist: Sleep Problems In Children with Asthma, Allergies or Eczema

    Allergist and sleep medicine specialist Brian Robertson, MD explains what to watch for in children with sleep problems related to asthma, allergic rhinitis or…

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    Ask the Allergist: What Asthma Inhaler Technique Is Best for Children?

    Learn the difference between the open-mouth vs. closed-mouth inhaler technique and why valved holding chambers or spacers are recommended for children.

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    Ask the Allergist: What to Expect on a First Visit to An Allergist If You Have Undiagnosed Asthma

    What should a person with undiagnosed asthma expect when going to an allergist? William Berger, MD, takes you through a first visit.

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    Ask the Allergist: Infant Anaphylaxis and Food Allergies

    Dr. Michael Pistner explains how to recognize the symptoms of a severe food allergy reaction in infants and toddlers.

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Ask the Allergist

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.

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