Allergy Partners Blog

When Does a Cough Require Medical Attention?

April 20, 2023

Coughing may classified by duration:acute coughs last less than 3 weekssubacute coughs last 3–8 weekschronic coughs last over 8 weeksMost acute coughs do not arise from a serious condition. Often, a minor ailment (e.g., a cold) is the culprit. A medica …

Who Needs Penicillin Allergy Testing or Oral Challenge?

April 18, 2023

Penicillin (PCN) allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy in North America, with roughly 10% of the general population reporting a PCN allergy, documented in their electronic health record (EHR). When patients, or even many health care profes …

Chronic Sinusitis

April 8, 2023

The term “sinusitis” is often used to describe various nasal and sinus symptoms. It can occur in both children and adults, and significantly affect quality of life. There is a considerable physical and economic burden resulting from diagnostic tests, m …

Beyond a Sinus Infection

March 30, 2023

Article by Dr. Michael Martucci | Allergy Partners of Northern Colorado When Is a Sinus Infection More Than “Just” a Sinus Infection? Of course, go figure, it is Friday at 6:00 PM and all the doctor’s offices have closed. I had been putting off going t …

Dust Mite Allergy

March 29, 2023

Year round symptoms due to dust mites are experienced by millions of people. Dust mite allergens can be found throughout your house but most often live in warm, humid environments including beds, carpet, and upholstered furniture. These allergens can t …

Comorbidities of Allergic Rhinitis

March 17, 2023

Allergic rhinitis is an increasingly common condition with typical symptoms of itchy and runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and postnasal drainage. Frequently brushed off as “a pesky runny nose”, it has been shown that allergic rhinitis is often n …

Effects of Secondhand Smoke

March 1, 2023

There has been mounting evidence connecting exposure to secondhand smoke to illness and diseases due to the irritating nature of tobacco smoke on the non-smoker.Despite significant educational efforts, epidemiologic evidence, and reports from the Unite …

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

February 24, 2023

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder common in patients and families who have allergic diseases. It affects 10-20% of children and 1-3 % of adults. It usually occurs before the age of 5 years old in most patients although …

Asthma Therapy 101

February 18, 2023

If you have asthma, it is important to know the role of the different medications used for asthma and how they should be used to best control asthma.The characteristic symptoms of asthma are cough, wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness. These sy …

Are Nasal Sprays Addictive?

February 13, 2023

Allergy Partners’ Myth Busters Investigate It’s natural to be concerned about taking any medication consistently, but this worry can be especially pronounced when dealing with nasal sprays. There have been some articles circulating lately claiming that …