Allergy Partners Blog
Strategies for Preventing and Managing Allergy Symptoms
May 1, 2024
While allergic reactions can be unpleasant and sometimes dangerous, their effects can be minimized with the appropriate management strategies. Allergies are a widespread condition affecting over 50 million people in the United States alone. It is a rea …
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How Do I Know If I Have Food Sensitivity or An Allergy?
May 1, 2024
If you have painful or unpleasant physical reactions to certain foods, you might be experiencing a food allergy, food intolerance, or food sensitivity. While all three issues can cause significant health challenges, they can be managed with careful pre …
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How Do I Know if I Have an Illness or an Allergy?
April 29, 2024
An illness, also referred to as a disease, is a condition that disrupts the body’s normal functioning. Bacteria, viruses, parasites, or other pathogens typically cause illnesses. Illnesses can affect various systems and organs in the body and may lead …
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Spring Cleaning – Eliminating Dust Mite Infestations After A Long Winter
April 5, 2024
Spring is synonymous with blooming flowers, chirping birds, and sunshine. It’s also a time when we traditionally tackle house cleaning. However, amidst all this freshness, there lurks a tiny hidden enemy in our homes – dust mites. These microscopic inv …
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What Is the Difference Between COPD & Asthma?
April 1, 2024
Let’s Break Down These Two Lung ConditionsIf you or your loved one experiences shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing, it can be difficult to tell if you are dealing with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both COPD and asthma …
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Why Is My Mouth & Throat Itchy After Eating Fruit & Vegetables?
March 20, 2024
Understanding Food-Pollen Syndrome & Oral Allergy Syndrome Do you find that your mouth and throat get itchy after eating certain fruits or vegetables? You may initially think this is just a strange reaction to these foods, but the truth is, there c …
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What Is the Difference Between Food Allergies and Food Intolerances?
March 10, 2024
Dr. Campbell from Allergy Partners of Hampton Roads explains the difference between food allergies and food intolerance.
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What Is A “Biologic?”
March 1, 2024
“Biologics” seem to be everywhere these days – on the news, in advertisements, and at your allergists office. So what exactly is a “biologic?” These are injections of medications that are made from antibodies that have been changed so the antibodies at …
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How & When to Use an EpiPen
March 1, 2024
Dealing with Anaphylactic Reactions Are you or a loved one living with allergies that could result in anaphylactic shock? At-home emergency preparedness, including a proper understanding of when and how to use an EpiPen, is essential for managing poten …
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What Is Oral Immunotherapy to Foods and Why Should We Be Excited About Its Future?
February 20, 2024
Food Oral Immunotherapy is a breakthrough for those living with food allergies. Children and adults with food allergies make up a large portion of my patients, and the number continues to grow. A recent study showed that 2% of children, or 1.6 million …
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