Posted On April 9, 2015
How to Know if You Have Asthma. If you have ever had wheezing, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing, you may have experienced an asthma attack. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI), asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. If you have asthma, your airways are inflamed […]
Posted On March 2, 2015
Thinking About Getting an Allergy Shot At Allergy & Clinical Immunology Associates, we are proud to be the leading clinic for allergy shots in the Pittsburgh area. Allergy immunotherapy is the medical term for allergy shots. Our physicians are specialized experts in allergy & immunotherapy. A thorough history of a patient’s symptoms and triggers, a […]
Posted On January 15, 2015
Winter Asthma Problems Successfully managing your asthma symptoms during the winter can present a challenge for many people. The cold, dry winter air and exposure to cold and flu viruses are just a couple of the potential triggers that can cause a flare-up of asthma symptoms. Asthma symptoms to be on the lookout for include […]
Posted On October 22, 2014
Do You Have Fall Allergies? While many associate the spring with allergy problems, the fall season can be just as problematic. There are different triggers for fall allergies, and they can create many symptoms for those suffering from allergies. Below are a few facts about fall allergies that may help you understand more about what […]
Posted On October 18, 2014
Do You Need an Allergist? It is important to have an allergist to help you get through your allergies such as food, pets, or other allergens. An allergist is a physician who has specialized training and accreditation to evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals with allergies, asthma, and other disorders of the immune system. This means […]
Posted On September 12, 2014
Do You Have a Peanut Allergy? Whether one reacts to peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, soy or shellfish, food allergies can pose difficult challenges when it comes to making safe choices in restaurants and supermarkets. An allergist at Allergy and Clinical Allergy Center, based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will be able to help you make […]
Posted On July 7, 2014
Do They Work? Allergens are everywhere and just can’t be avoided. From pollen to mold, from mites to dust, and lots of others, everyone faces allergy triggers on a daily basis. Not everyone has a poor reaction to such allergens, but many people do, and fortunately they don’t have to suffer, even if traditional medications […]
Posted On May 8, 2014
It’s Allergy Season The staff at the Allergy & Clinical allergy center is available year around to help patients to reduce their allergy suffering. While many people believe that allergies are a problem that occurs in the spring of the year when tree pollen and other common allergens are most prevalent, the truth is that […]
Posted On April 3, 2014
You may soon be hearing about immunotherapy allergy tablets and wondering if it’s a good option to treat your allergies. In limited cases, immunotherapy tablets can be a helpful tool for those who suffer only from grass allergies, although treatment with traditional allergy medication and allergy shots will continue to be most commonly prescribed by […]
Posted On March 2, 2014
Control your Asthma In order to ensure that your asthma is not getting ahead of you and the treatment referred to by your allergy clinic doctor is working, you need to understand your asthma control. This involves keeping a track of your symptoms and actively participating in your allergy clinic doctor’s treatment, ensuring that […]
Posted On February 25, 2014
The Importance of Your Inhaler Asthma is a debilitating condition that causes people to not be able to breathe deeply. Those who have more minor forms of asthma may have trouble exercising or completing other tasks requiring physical exertion. People who have more severe forms of asthma can actually die due to not being able […]
Posted On January 24, 2014
Helping Your Child Stay Confident While Managing Food Allergies Families who live with food allergies know how challenging it can be to plan for events and outings in order to ensure that a child will not have an allergic response and will be appropriately prepared if an allergic response were to occur. Because of the […]
Posted On November 20, 2013
People who experience contact dermatitis, a form of skin inflammation that causes red, itchy rashes often find it difficult to determine what kind of chemical or substance is triggering this reaction. In the past, because of the wide variety of chemicals that are contained in everyday materials, it was hard to know the cause of […]
Posted On October 20, 2013
When you or your child has asthma, you want the best care possible so that you can learn how to improve and maintain your quality of life. However, many people who are suffering from asthma find the array of medicines that are prescribed—as well as the devices that deliver the medication—to be confusing and complicated. […]
Posted On September 13, 2013
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