Grand Traverse Allergy

GTA is looking for a medical assistant :) If you or someone you know is looking, please email [email protected]

Our phones have been down since yesterday afternoon! We are sorry for the inconvenience, we are told they should be back up today.

Happy Halloween!

Happy St. Paddy’s Day from all of us at Grand Traverse Allergy!

We are booking appointments for tomorrow (Tuesday, December 14th) for Moderna booster injections! Call Nicole at 995.3657 to book your apt.

If you see Doc today, wish him a very happy birthday! 🎁🎂🍰🎈🎊

If you are allergic to the Oak species of trees, be cautious this week. It is at the top allergens list.
🌳*Can you guess how many types of oak trees there are in the united states and around the world?🌳
UPDATE: There are over 600 types of Oak trees around the world 😳
😁 No googling it :)😀

Do you have oral symptoms when eating some fruits and vegetables?

Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) happens when people with pollen allergies to trees, grasses or weeds develop mild allergy symptoms around the mouth after eating raw fruits or vegetables. Symptoms may get worse during pollen season. This happens because some fruits and vegetables are botanically related to what is pollinating.

This time of year, for example, birch trees will begin pollinating. If you have a birch tree allergy, you may get some oral symptoms to botanically foods like apples or celery.
Learn more about oral allergy syndrome. https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/health-a-z/oral-allergy-syndrome/

May is !
We have many ways of treating asthma at Grand Traverse Allergy.
Set up a consult today at (231) 995-3657
https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what-is-asthma/.

May is . Did you know that 25 million Americans have asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Symptoms can be mild or severe. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening. Although a serious lung condition, asthma is manageable with proper diagnosis and treatment. Learn more about asthma at https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what-is-asthma/.

https://youtu.be/gdbYMr17zoE
Do you...
1. Often use a rescue inhaler to control your asthma symptoms?
2. Take oral steroids like prednisone for your asthma?
3. Have asthma attacks that required visits to the ER?
4. Wake up at night due to asthma symptoms?
If you said yes to any of these it could be a sign that you have eosinophilic asthma.

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5 Day allergy forecast for Traverse City!

How to tell if it's Covid or just allergies.

Is it covid or just allergies? Your questions about symptoms and vaccines, answered. Allergy and covid symptoms can be tough to differentiate. Experts explain how to tell them apart and why seasonal or other common allergies shouldn't keep you from becoming vaccinated.

The allergy report for our area today is low. Tomorrow a bit higher and through the beautiful weekend ahead it will continue to increase.
https://www.pollen.com/forecast/current/pollen/49684

GTA is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. This could be a part or full time position and have some flexibility in schedule. The right candidate should have the ability to multitask, and want to be part of a fun and compassionate team! Will train the right person. Please message if interested!

GTA is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. This could be a part time or full time position and have some flexibility in schedule. The right candidate should have the ability to multitask, and want to be part of a fun and compassionate team! Will train the right person. Please message if interested.

Congratulation to our St. Patrick’s Day drawing winners!
Winner of the $25 Applebee's gift card is Trish H!
Winner of the $25 XBOX gift card is Brogann R!
Both guesses we exactly right! 💯
Stay tuned for out next giveaway in April!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Grand Traverse Allergy!

Sick of wearing a MASK?
You may want to keep it around even after COVID 19 is history!
When you do things like sweep dusty spaces, garden or vacuum, small particles are released into the air and can really get your allergies flaring up.
Keep a mask around for these times to keep allergens from getting into your airways. N95 masks will block 95% of small particles including allergens.

Who should or shouldn't get the Covid 19 Vaccine?

Who should, and should not, get the Covid-19 vaccine The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine being rolled out across the US should be safe for just about anyone -- even the frailest elderly people.

Do you have asthma or eczema?
Allergy shots can help!
When people think of allergy symptoms, they usually think of itchy eyes, stuffy, runny nose, or anaphylaxis.

Getting your allergies under control may also help reduce flare-ups for both asthma and eczema by improving breathing, need for medications and reducing the skins inflammatory response to environmental allergens.

Have you changed your furnace filter lately?
Get a high efficiency furnace filter to capture allergens like dust, pollen, and mold. Change the filter often to prevent a build-up of particles. Mold and bacteria can grow on filters if they’re not changed frequently.

Remember, antihistamines can help with your allergy shots!
Remembering to take your antihistamine before each shot (the day before and/or day of) can help reduce side effects and reactions. We especially recommend taking them as you get closer to your maintenance dose as reactions at the injection site can get worse.

What should you do before bed (if you have allergies)?
Throughout the day your body and hair are exposed to and collect many allergens such as pollen and dust. Accordingly, if you shower or bathe in the morning, try switching your time to wash your hair and body before bed time so that you don't bring allergens into bed with you.