Posted On September 19, 2017
All of our asthmatic patients are certainly familiar with the process of coming in to our office for their routine appointments and being told, “It’s time for you to do your breathing test”. Quite frequently, this is met by moans and groans from the patient. (Everybody loves to perform their breathing test!) But these tests […]
Posted On April 21, 2017
Here at Allergy & Clinical Immunology, we post the daily pollen counts during pollen seasons as provided by the National Allergy Bureau. But did you ever stop to think about what is involved in obtaining a pollen count??? Pollen counts are generated by measuring the number of grains of pollen in a given volume of […]
Posted On March 17, 2017
There is new and exciting news in the world of peanut allergy! The findings from a landmark clinical trial, called the LEAP study, were published in 2015 and they have led to an update in the Guidelines for the Diagnosis & Management of Food Allergy in the United States. The LEAP study stands for “Learning […]
Posted On January 31, 2017
Local Allergy Expert Dr. James DeAngelo Discusses New Food Allergy Recommendations on TV News Pittsburgh, PA – Dr. James DeAngelo, a board-certified allergist with Allergy and Clinical Immunology Associates, was featured on a recent Pittsburgh KDKA newscast about new recommendations to reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies in babies. Peanut allergies, which are life […]
Posted On November 7, 2016
Asthma Control The Asthma Control Test, or ACT, is a questionnaire designed to help a patient and their healthcare provider determine if his/her asthma symptoms are well controlled.
Posted On October 28, 2016
Nurse Educator Hello patients and future patients of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Associates! My name is Beth, and I am the Nurse Educator at our practice, and a certified asthma educator. There are so many things to talk about in the world of allergy, asthma, and immunology that, quite frankly, we just don’t get the […]
Posted On August 2, 2016
Back to School! With August fast coming to a close, schools are in high gear, preparing for students to come back to classes. With Back-to-school preparation comes a long list of items for many Pittsburgh parents, including school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes and even teacher-requested items. One important thing to add to your checklist if your […]
Posted On March 16, 2016
Defining Asthma! Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways in the lungs. The airways allow air to flow in and out of the lungs. When a person has asthma, the lining of the airways is inflamed or swollen, and may have increased mucus production. At times, the muscles around the outside of these swollen […]
Posted On December 23, 2015
Is it Allergies? Or is it a Cold? There are some similarities between cold symptoms and allergy symptoms, which can make it difficult for a person to tell the difference between the two. However, there are also important differences. Below are some of the ways you can distinguish between a cold and allergies. Underlying Cause: […]
Posted On November 15, 2015
Do You Have Winter Allergies? Do you ever find yourself looking forward to the winter season in order to get a break from your “seasonal” allergies, only to sneeze and cough your way through the holidays? Cold weather doesn’t necessarily mean that symptoms stop. Many people don’t realize that winter weather and the holiday season […]
Posted On October 7, 2015
Influenza? Influenza, otherwise more commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by specific influenza viruses. The symptoms of having a flu include the presence of a high fever, chills, cough, and sore throat, as well as experiencing a running or clogged nose, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. Some people […]
Posted On September 10, 2015
Do you Know What Anaphylaxis is? Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs suddenly and can progress very quickly. Common triggers for an anaphylactic reaction include food, insect stings, medications, and latex. An anaphylactic reaction is an emergency situation that needs to be treated immediately with a medication called epinephrine. At Allergy & Clinical […]
Posted On August 3, 2015
Avoiding Peanut Allergies! The possibility of children developing an allergy to peanut has been on a drastic incline for decades. Although it is not exactly certain why the increase has developed, results from a new allergy study suggest that the increase may actually be due to peanut avoidance. This recent study has revealed the truth […]
Posted On July 30, 2015
It’s ragweed Season. Most of us are enjoying the warmer temperatures that summer brings and still have many ‘fun in the sun’ activities planned for the month of August. Then it happens…… sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, red, itchy, watery eyes. A summer cold, right? Think again. In the heart of summer, it’s easy to […]
Posted On June 9, 2015
Allergy Season Relief! The spring and summer seasons are a wonderful time to enjoy being outside in the warmer temperatures and pretty landscapes. It is also a time of year when billions of tiny pollens in the air can trigger allergy symptoms in millions of people. This condition is called seasonal allergic rhinitis and can […]