Neeta Ogden, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: Do certain foods cause asthma attacks or symptoms to flare up? Are there any foods to avoid?
Ask the Allergist
Ask the Allergist: When Allergies Keep You Awake
Q: Allergy patients often say constant coughing and postnasal drip keeps them awake. What can they...
Ask the Allergist: Severe Asthma Know-How
Dr. Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: how does a severe asthma patient know if their symptoms are well controlled?
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 and effective?
Ask the Allergist: Step-Up Care for Asthma
Dr. Bradley Chips answers the Ask the Allergist question: what do asthma patients need to know about the new Asthma Yardstick?
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?
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 nickel allergy?
Ask the Allergist: Asthma On the Job
Dr. Allen Meadows answers the Ask the Allergist question: what should I do to manage my asthma and allergies in a new workplace?
Ask the Allergist: Stepping Down Asthma Medication
Cherie Zachary, MD answers the Ask the Allergist question: how do allergists know when to step down asthma therapy?
Ask the Allergist: Asthma and Stress at School
Dr. Wesley Sublett answers the Ask the Allergist question: when I’m stressed at school, my asthma flares up. What can I do to reduce my stress level?
Ask the Allergist: Why Valved Holding Chambers Are Important
Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: what are valved holding chambers for asthma and how do they work?
Ask the Allergist: When Pet Allergies Are Severe
Dr. Stanley Fineman answers the Ask the Allergist question: could my son have an allergic reaction to a dog, even without direct contact?
All About
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.