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Summer is a great time for allergy testing and beginning treatments like allergy immunotherapy, especially for children!

Reduce or eliminate the use of medications and get symptoms under control before the next school year.

Call us today to begin the journey to better breathing and better health!

How to Know When It's Time to Swap Antihistamines for Allergy Shots It’s a serious commitment, but totally worth it for some people.

Today's Allergy Report: 6/18/2024
Molds: 460 Low

Today's Allergy Report: 6/17/2024
Molds: 630 Moderate

Happy Father's Day from everyone at Allergy SA! 💙

Today's Allergy Report: 6/13/2024
Molds: 540 Moderate

Getting stung is no fun for anyone. 🐝 But for those allergic to insect venom from wasps, bees, hornets, yellow jackets, or fire ants, a sting can prove deadly.

Fortunately, there are excellent treatment options for those allergic to insect stings. Your allergist can determine if you are at risk for anaphylaxis from an insect bite.

Here are some general tips on how to avoid insect stings, and what to do if you are:

5 Ways to Avoid An Insect Sting This Summer » AllergySA We are officially halfway through summer which means a sting from a bee, hornet, wasp, or fire ant is more likely to occur while enjoying outdoor activities. In this blog, we’ll explore what to look out for if you do get stung and how to treat it. It is important to keep in mind that […]

Today's Allergy Report: 6/12/2024
Molds: 790 Moderate

Today's Allergy Report: 6/11/2024
Molds: 8,400 High

Last-minute reminders for parents sending their kids to summer camp!

Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun - ACAAI Public Website Increasingly, there are camps focused solely on kids with asthma, and camps that deal specifically with food allergies.

For those with asthma, summer can be a challenging time.

Heat and humidity, higher ozone levels, and summer allergens like mold spores can all trigger asthma symptoms.

Learn more about how to breathe better during the summer season:

Summer Asthma Management » AllergySA Discover how to manage asthma during the summer. Learn common triggers and tips for enjoying the warm weather while keeping your symptoms under control.

Today's Allergy Report: 6/5/2024
Molds: 210 Low

Today's Allergy Report: 5/31/2024
Molds: 750 Moderate
Grass: 10 Low

Have a great weekend!

Today's Allergy Report: 5/30/2024
Molds: 820 Moderate

Have you met our newest provider, Kaitlyn Diaz, PA-C? ⭐️

As a board-certified PA-C, she sees both pediatric and adult patients at our Medical Center/Babcock Rd office.

Learn more about Kaitlyn: https://bit.ly/4bsB6kX

Today's Allergy Report: 5/29/2024
Molds: 9,120 HIGH
Grass: 10 Low

In observance of Memorial Day, all AllergySA offices will be closed today.
Thank you to all who have served. 🇺🇸

Today's Allergy Report: 5/24/2024
Molds: 580 Moderate
Grass: 30 Low
Pigweed: 20 Low

Have a safe, enjoyable, symptom-free holiday weekend!

As a reminder, all AllergySA offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

We will have regular Saturday hours (8 am-12 pm) at our Medical Center/Babcock Rd office on May 25th.

Today's Allergy Report: 5/23/2024
Molds: 470 Low
Grass: 10 Low

Today's Allergy Report: 5/22/2024
Molds: 760 Moderate
Grass: 20 Low

There has been a significant increase in people diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis in the past decade.

This condition is most commonly characterized by pain and difficulty swallowing. Read how your allergist helps diagnose and treat EoE.

What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis? » AllergySA When it comes to conditions that an allergist/immunologist treats, we most often think of nasal allergies, asthma, food allergies, as well as skin rashes, and immune disorders. But there is a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus you may not have heard of – and cases are on the rise.  ...

Today's Allergy Report: 5/21/2024
Molds: 840 Moderate
Grass: 20 Low
Pigweed: 10 Low

All AllergySA offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

We will have regular Saturday hours (8 am-12 pm) at our Medical Center/Babcock Rd office on May 25th.

Today's Allergy Report: 5/17/2024
Molds: 600 Moderate
Grass: 20 Low

Today's Allergy Report: 5/16/2024
Molds: 820 Moderate
Grass: 10 Low

Today's Allergy Report: 5/15/2024
Molds: 4,150 HIGH
Grass: 20 Low

Did you know there are different types of asthma? Although allergic asthma is the most common type, there are severe, difficult-to-control forms of asthma, including eosinophilic asthma.

Read more about how your allergist diagnoses and treats e-asthma:

What is Eosinophilic Asthma? » AllergySA Although many diseases are caused by an increasing number of eosinophils in your body, we will focus on what is, and the background behind e-asthma.

This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week, so make sure you check out all the great information from our friends at FARE!

It's a week full of food allergy awareness educational activities, recipes, cooking sessions, webinars, and more.

Food Allergy Awareness Week Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 12 to May 18, 2024. Join us for a week of honoring, inspiring and empowering everyday individuals to take action in support of their friends, family, and colleagues living with this disease.