by Dareen Siri, M.D. | Sep 17, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
Hay Fever Relief Possible with Simple Steps! August marked the start of misery for as many as one in five Americans who suffer from hay fever, also called seasonal allergic rhinitis. That’s because ragweed, the main cause of hay fever, begins blooming around August...
by Dareen Siri, M.D. | Mar 25, 2014 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
As the frigid weather finally thaws and the flora of central Illinois hungrily start to bloom, people with pollen and mold allergies will notice the itching, rubbing, sneezing, and stuffiness that surface during spring. “Cold, wet winters predict a very brisk growing...
by Dareen Siri, M.D. | Jan 29, 2014 | Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
This week, Dr. Siri saw a patient with a Poppy Seed Allergy, which is a rare event. The patient had a peanut, legume, and tree nut allergy, as well. She was curious about it and learned the following information… It occurs in less than 1% of cases of...
