Best Pet Tips for Allergy Sufferers

Got pet allergies? With proper precautions you may still be able to enjoy a furry family member.

As of 2014, there were 95.6 million pet cats and 83.3 million pet dogs in the US. With household pets everywhere you turn, it’s no wonder that your children (or your partner) may be clamoring for an animal of their own. Pets certainly do enrich our lives in many ways, but is having a pet worth the itching, sneezing, watery eyes, or hives you may experience?

While there is no such…

Could Climate Change Affect Allergies?

Recent study suggests some pollutants can make airborne allergens more irritating.

President Obama recently made headlines after seeming to blame his daughter Malia’s asthma on climate change. While experts point out that in Malia’s case, second-hand smoke from her father’s hair, skin, and clothing would be a more likely contributing factor to her childhood asthma attacks, nonetheless the President’s words have raised a question in many people’s minds:

Could Climate Change Affect Asthma and Allergies?

This question has been interesting researchers for many years now, especially in light of the…

It’s World Allergy Week

This year’s event focuses on the global impact of airway allergies.

Though it may seem hard to believe in this day and age, many people are not getting proper care for airway allergies. This can place a huge socio-economic burden on individuals and society, not to mention drastically reduce the quality of life of the allergic individuals. According to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of the two main airway allergies, allergic rhinitis and asthma, is increasing in both the developing and the developed world. The WHO estimates…

Have You Scheduled Your Spring Allergy Visit Yet?

Get a handle on your seasonal allergies by scheduling an appointment with an allergist in Ventura CA.

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, about 35 million Americans have seasonal allergies triggered by pollen or mold. If you find yourself sneezing, coughing, wiping your eyes, and blowing your nose a lot come spring, you are likely among them. While seasonal allergies can really put a damper on the changing of the seasons, the good news is an allergist in Ventura CA…

Cold, Hay Fever, or Sinusitis? Understanding the Symptoms

Learn to differentiate between very different conditions that can have very similar symptoms.

If you have a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, headache, or sinus pressure, you could either have a cold, hay fever, or sinusitis. Despite the similar symptoms, each of these conditions is very different and requires a different treatment approach. The following information will help you tell the difference between these conditions and decide when to see a doctor.

Common Cold

• Key Symptoms: If your runny nose transitions to a thick, colored…
  READ MORE →

8 Odd Things that Can Trigger or Worsen Hay Fever

High pollen counts aren’t the only thing hay fever sufferers need to worry about.

If you suffer from hay fever, you probably dread “allergy season” when high pollen and mold spore counts bring a host of unpleasant symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, coughing, watery or itchy eyes, and sinus pressure. You might be surprised to know that the following 8 odd things can also trigger or worsen your allergy symptoms.

Weather Changes: If you have allergies, you may find that dramatic weather changes—especially those…

Managing Milk Allergies in Children

Learn how to ensure healthy nutrition in a child with a milk allergy.

If your child suffers from a milk allergy, naturally you will be very concerned about protecting him or her from exposure to milk proteins that could cause uncomfortable or even dangerous allergic reactions. This is of course very important, as exposure to food allergens can present a risk of anaphylactic shock in some individuals. However, it is also essential to consider the impact of the milk allergy on your child’s nutrition and development.

According to a…

Should You Visit a Food Allergy Doctor in Newhall CA?

Learn about the common signs of a food allergy as opposed to food intolerance.

The symptoms of a food allergy can be confusing. Some gastrointestinal symptoms seem to mimic food poisoning or food intolerance, while eye, nose, and throat symptoms can be misattributed to hay fever. While the best way to find out for certain if you or your child has a food allergy is to visit a food allergy doctor in Newhall CA, reviewing…

Top 10 Allergy Triggers

Our allergy doctors in Oxnard CA can help you manage all kinds of allergic reactions.

Roughly one fifth of Americans suffer from some type of allergy. Depending on how common their allergen is and how severe the reaction, this condition can be very limiting to a person’s life. In some cases, allergies can actually be quite dangerous, as some individuals may experience such severe immune responses to their allergens that they are at risk of death from anaphylactic shock.

Here are the top 10 most common allergy triggers in America

Cockroaches:…

Ask Your Allergy Doctor in Ventura CA about Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy can help patients with hay fever or bee sting allergies.

Are you tired of trying—and often failing—to manage your allergies with medication or by avoiding your allergic triggers? You can ask your allergy doctor in Ventura CA About the possibility of using immunotherapy instead.

What is Immunotherapy?

When you have an allergic reaction, what’s happening is your immune system is mistaking a harmless substance like pollen or dust for a threat. The subsequent immune response is the source of your allergy symptoms. Immunotherapy, or allergy…