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Back to School with Asthma and Food Allergy
For children with allergies or asthma, heading back to school requires additional preparation to ensure proper health in the classroom. Asthma is the number one health program causing chronic absence from school. Food allergies can also trigger potential problems...
Ragweed Pollen: Coming Soon to a Place Near You!
During the Fall months, ragweed pollen assumes center stage as the primary foe for hay fever sufferers. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is triggered by airborne allergens, such as pollen. Symptoms include runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and...
Allergies and Asthma: Sneeze, Wheeze, and Itch… Oh My!
If you are one of the many individuals affected by allergies or asthma, you know too well how allergy or asthma symptoms can turn an enjoyable day into a day of “just getting by." Perhaps activities are modified to avoid shortness of breath. Conversation is made...
When the Immune System Gets Sick – Part 2
The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, organs, and proteins that work together to defend the body against microbes considered “foreign invaders." Although very complex, it can be thought of as a well-trained army with elaborate communication and different...
When the Immune System Gets Sick – Part 1
Many germs think our body looks like a pretty great place to call home. The human body provides an ideal environment for various microbes. Most bacteria, we can pleasantly co-exist with. Some are even necessary in order for the human body to remain healthy. Other...
10 Simple Tips to Beating 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...
Poppy Seed Allergy
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 anaphylaxis,...