Spring 2020 is here. After a mild winter in the Northeast, high pollen levels are expected. How will the Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact the allergy season? The majority of Tri-state area residents are quarantined in their… Read More »Telehealth & Spring Allergy
ALLERGY VIRAL INFECTION* runny nose fever sneezing fatigue, body aches itchy eyes cough** watery eyes shortness of breath** rash travel or exposure * Viral infections include influenza and coronavirus. ** Overlapping symptom of asthma and… Read More »Symptoms of Allergy vs. Coronavirus
Beware the Ides of March, as tree buds appear, temperatures rise and winter hibernation ends. Connecticut’s spring pollen season typically begins in mid-March. However, this week we will seeing temperatures in the 40s and 50s.… Read More »Spring 2020 Is Coming
Spring is in the air and that means pollen, mold spores and other airborne allergens are going to bring on sneezing and wheezing for an estimated 50 million Americans. The spring season can be especially… Read More »Frequent Spring Allergy Questions Answered (ACAAI)
Looking out the window and seeing snow fall, allergies may be out of sight and out of mind. However, in the Northeastern United States trees will start to bloom in about two months. For those… Read More »Getting ready for spring allergies
Spring pollen season has arrived! Check back here (or twitter.com/allergyct) for Fairfield County’s only local counts.
Dog allergies are very common, up to 20% of the population are affected. This has not limited the popularity and enjoyment of having a dog at home. The ASPCA estimates that 37-47% of all households in the United… Read More »Hypoallergenic dog or marketing myth?
Generic Nasonex will soon be available for allergy sufferers. Apotex, is a generic pharmaceutical company, based in Florida, has successfully gotten FDA approval of the generic Nasonex (mometasone furoate). Generic Nasonex will still need a… Read More »Generic Nasonex Now Available
The FDA has approved the first product for oral immunotherapy! Oralair is a tablet containing five grass allergens; Sweet Vernal, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Timothy and Kentucky Blue Grass. It is manufactured by Stallergenes, a French pharmaceutical… Read More »Update: Oralair approved for grass pollen allergy
It is clear to those suffering, allergies cause stress. Constant runny nose, decreased quality of sleep, missed days at school and work are among the many reasons why. A new study from Ohio State University* flips this… Read More »Stress & Allergy
