Asthma affects millions of Americans and is the most common chronic disease in childhood. Asthma allergies refer to the link between asthma and allergic reactions. Allergens like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander can trigger asthma symptoms, causing airway inflammation and constriction, which results in breathing difficulties and other respiratory issues for individuals with asthma.

Allergies are the result of your immune system’s hypersensitive response to typically harmless substances, known as allergens, like pollen, dust mites, or certain foods. These reactions can lead to a range of symptoms, from sneezing and itching to more severe respiratory or skin issues.

Chronic cough, lasting more than eight weeks, can significantly impact your quality of life and may be caused by allergies, lung conditions like asthma, heartburn, infections, or medications. Our clinical experts will collaborate with you to pinpoint the underlying cause and offer tailored treatments such as allergy interventions, lifestyle adjustments, medications, and asthma management to alleviate your chronic cough and improve your well-being.

Eczema, characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed skin, results from an overreactive immune system. While it affects up to 20 percent of children, the majority outgrow it, with only 1-3 percent of adults affected. Symptoms include itching, skin bumps, rash, flaking, and sensitivity. Eczema often has a genetic component and is more common in individuals with other allergies like hay fever and asthma. Effective treatments include allergen avoidance, moisturizing lotions, anti-inflammatory creams, allergen immunotherapy, and newer biologic therapies for non-responsive cases.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a recently identified immune disorder of the esophagus, affecting about one in 2,000 individuals. It leads to swallowing difficulties caused by inflammation in response to triggers like heartburn, food allergies, or seasonal allergies. Symptoms include dysphagia, food regurgitation, irritability in infants, nausea, abdominal or chest pain, and sleep disturbances. Genetic and environmental factors contribute to EoE, with asthma, seasonal allergies, food allergies, and eczema increasing the risk. Common allergenic triggers for EoE include eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, peanuts, nuts, fish, and shellfish, often requiring esophageal tissue biopsy for diagnosis.

Immune deficiencies weaken your body’s resistance to infections, sometimes due to genetic factors or medications like corticosteroids. Symptoms may involve recurrent infections in various body parts, and while lifestyle improvements and vaccines can help, advanced treatments like replacement immunoglobulin therapy provide essential antibodies to fight infections.

Nasal congestion, a common issue for many, occurs when the membranes in the nasal passages become swollen and produce excess mucus in response to irritants. These irritants can be allergens, non-allergic factors like pollution or smoke, infections, or changes in environmental conditions. Our allergy testing and specialists can help pinpoint the cause and provide tailored solutions to manage nasal congestion.

Peanut desensitization, or desensitization therapy for peanut allergies, is a treatment method that gradually exposes individuals to increasing amounts of peanut protein under controlled conditions. This approach aims to reduce or eliminate the severity of allergic reactions to peanuts by helping the immune system become more tolerant to this allergen over time. It can be particularly beneficial for those with peanut allergies, offering a path toward greater safety and peace of mind in managing their condition.