Ask the Allergist

  • A doctor wearing glasses and gloves administers a vaccine to a smiling young girl with red hair, who is wearing a striped shirt. The setting appears to be a medical office.

    Ask the Allergist: Asthma Medications and Childhood Vaccines

    Vaccinations remain the most effective tool we have to prevent infectious diseases. It’s important to stay vigilant with your child’s vaccinations.

  • A person pointing to their chin, which shows visible hives. They are wearing a white shirt, and part of a room with shelves is visible in the background.

    Ask the Allergist: A Look at Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

    Hives that keep coming back for 6 weeks or more are called chronic hives or chronic urticaria – and they are rarely caused by…

  • young male college student standing in front of school

    Ask the Allergist: Clearing Up Allergic Rhinitis

    Treating the nose for allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes caused by an allergic reaction) is as important as treating the lungs.

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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.