Ask the Allergist

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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.

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    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.

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    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?

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    Ask the Allergist: Eczema Symptoms and Race

    One of the interesting things about atopic dermatitis or eczema is that it presents quite differently in people, especially those with different skin tones.

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    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…

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    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?

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    Ask the Allergist: Turning to Telehealth

    Tania Elliot, MD answers some questions about telehealth for people with asthma and allergies.

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    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?

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    Ask the Allergist: Biologics for Severe Asthma

    Ask the allergist answers how asthma patients can determine if biologic medications are right for them.

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    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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    Ask the Allergist: Stress Relief and Asthma Control

    Dr. Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: What is the role of stress in asthma, and what are some stress-relieving measures people…

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    Ask the Allergist: How to Prevent Nasal Polyps?

    Dr. Stanley Fineman answers the Ask the Allergist question: what are ways to prevent nasal polyps?

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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.