Ask the Allergist

  • A shopping cart filled with various fruits and vegetables is in a grocery store. Overlaying the image is a graphic of a pair of lungs within an orange circle, symbolizing healthy food choices for lung health.

    Ask the Allergist: Can Food Cause An Asthma Flare?

    Neeta Ogden, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: Do certain foods cause asthma attacks or symptoms to flare up? Are there any foods…

  • Image of a refrigerator shelf containing eggs, a red bell pepper, beverages, and fruits. The text "Ask the Allergist" is prominently displayed over the image.

    Ask the Allergist: Outgrowing a Food Allergy

    Dr. Todd Marh answers the Ask the Allergist question: how do allergists determine if a child has outgrown a food allergen? Is testing safe…

  • A close-up of colorful mold spores on a dark surface, showcasing clusters of green, yellow, and brown growths with fuzzy textures.

    Ask the Allergist: Addressing Mold After Major Flooding

    Dr. Michael Blaiss answers the Ask the Allergist question: What should people with mold allergy do following flooding? Are there treatments that can help?

  • A young boy wearing glasses and a blue shirt is intently looking at a smartphone. He is seated against a plain white background, focused on the device he holds in both hands.

    Ask the Allergist: Cellphones and Nickel Allergy

    Dr. Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: will nickel in cell phones cause my skin to break out if I have a…

  • Close-up of a person's skin showing redness and irritation. A magnifying glass is held over the area, highlighting the texture and details of the affected skin on the individual's side.

    Ask the Allergist: Pinpointing the Cause of Hives

    Ask the Allergist answers the question: How do I find the cause of my hives?

  • A baby with red eczema patches on its cheeks, wearing a blue onesie adorned with cartoon characters, is being held by an adult. The adult is partially visible in a sleeveless top, gently supporting the baby's head.

    Ask the Allergist: Is It Possible to Prevent Eczema?

    Dr. David Stukus answers the Ask the Allergist question: is it possible to prevent eczema symptoms in a newborn?

  • A person in a gray beanie exhales visible breath in the cold air. They wear a dark jacket, and snowflakes are falling around them. The background is a soft, blurred blue-gray, suggesting a wintery atmosphere.

    Ask the Allergist: Can You Really be Allergic To the Cold?

    Dr. Janna Tuck answers the Ask the Allergist question: I experience hives whenever I go outside in freezing weather or dip into cold water.…

  • Cute Asian child patient inhalation therapy by the mask of inhaler with soft stream smoke from bronchodilator.

    Ask the Allergist: How to Make Nebulizers Easier for Children

    Dr.Purvi Parikh answers the question: My 6-year-old son with asthma needs to use a nebulizer when he is sick. Any tips to make it…

  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a light blue shirt holds her chest with one hand, looking slightly discomforted. She stands against a plain white background.

    Ask the Allergist: How GERD Affects Asthma

    Dr. Kevin McGrath answers the Ask the Allergist question: How does gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affect asthma and what is the treatment?

  • A person's arm is undergoing allergy testing, with several numbered spots marked on the skin. A dropper carefully places a red liquid on one spot while a stethoscope lies in the background.

    Ask the Allergist: Allergy Retesting

    Dr. Brian Martin answers the Ask the Allergist question: My allergist wants to retest me for allergies. How often do I need to be…

  • Portrait of young man having asthmatic attack at home

    Ask the Allergist: Vocal Cord Dysfunction

    Dr. Steven Tilles answers the Ask the Allergist question: what’s the difference between asthma and vocal cord dysfunction?

  • Doctor standing up facing a mom and her tween child. He is shaking the child's hand and they are all smiling.

    Allergy Immunotherapy Options

    Confronted with a lifetime of daily allergy medication needs, many people – particularly those with severe symptoms – seek therapy for long-term remission or…

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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.