All posts in Allergy & Asthma Care

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July 11, 2016
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APpal – Download Now!

Allergy Partners releases smartphone app for patient use Asheville, North Carolina, July 5, 2016- There is now a mobile app […]

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July 5, 2016
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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APpal – Now Available!

APpal—Allergy Partners’ Mobile App—is Now Available! Download APpal Today From Your App Store! Use Your Patient Portal Information to Sign […]

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April 6, 2016
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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2016 Allergy Capitals

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently released their 2016 list of ‘the most challenging places to live with spring allergies’. You might be wondering if you are suffering from allergies or have a cold with the fluctuating temperatures. The symptoms are similar-- runny noses and sneezing. Dr. Deogun, Allergy Partners of Raleigh, indicated in a recent

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February 23, 2016
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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Allergy Myth Busters – Adults Cannot Develop Allergies

Our very own Allergy Myth Busters! Inspired by one of our favorite television shows, Allergy Myth Busters looks at a number of popularly held beliefs about allergy. But are these myths just urban legends or are they true?

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September 24, 2015
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In The News: Allergic Reactions

Study shows second severe reactions can occur hours to days after an initial allergic reaction and occurs in up to 15% of children. We all know how scary an allergic reaction can be, especially if it occurs in a child.

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August 28, 2015
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Allergy Myth Busters: Local Honey

Inspired by one of our favorite television shows, Allergy Myth Busters looks at a number of popularly held beliefs about allergy. But are these myths just urban legends or are they true?

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July 10, 2015
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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Allergy Myth Busters – Reactions Related to Shellfish

Inspired by one of our favorite television shows, Allergy Myth Busters looks at a number of popularly held beliefs about allergy. But are these myths just urban legends or are they true? Myth: Radiocontrast media reactions are related to shellfish allergy.

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May 8, 2015
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Increased severity of allergic reactions in women: Is estrogen to blame?

Previous research indicates that women tend to experience more severe allergic reactions - anaphylaxis – than men. The reason behind this has remained somewhat of a mystery, however, a new study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests estrogen could be to blame. Researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have

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December 16, 2013
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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‘Tis the Season for Allergic Reactions

With the holiday season just around the corner, millions of Americans are preparing to decorate their homes, gather for feasts and travel to visit relatives. However, for allergy and asthma sufferers, the holiday season presents several potential triggers.

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February 13, 2015
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Allergy & Asthma Care

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Outdoor Air Quality: How to Protect Yourself from Unhealthy Air

Have you ever wondered what to make of those air quality warnings you hear on the news? These warnings are intended to help you take action to avoid harmful air, but it is not always clear what they really mean and what actions are reasonable and necessary.

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January 13, 2015
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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Alternative Medicine and Allergy/Asthma: What Really Works?

Pharmacy shelves are stocked with herbs and supplements that claim to improve health. Such complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are part of a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of the conventional medical practices.

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November 21, 2014
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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Winter Allergies

As the calendar turns to the winter months, many allergy sufferers let out a sigh of relief. No more pollen means no more sneezing and itching. But, for others winter time means winter allergies.

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March 19, 2013
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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Allergy-Immunology Glossary

Here are definitions of some of the words frequently encountered in literature on allergy and asthma.

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February 13, 2012
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Allergy & Asthma Care
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The Allergy Partners Difference

Allergy Partners is the nation's largest single-specialty practice dedicated to the treatment of allergies, asthma, and allergic diseases. All Allergy Partners’ physicians are board-certified allergists who have years of training and experience in the treatment of allergies and asthma. Working together, our physicians are able to combine their expertise to ensure that each

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December 15, 2011
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Allergy & Asthma Care

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Understanding Your Asthma

What will you find wrapped under your Christmas tree this year? An iPad? New running shoes? Season passes to your favorite sports team's home games? A rescue inhaler? Let's face it. No one wants to be asthmatic or wants to deal with the limitations having asthma can put on living the life you want to have. Allergy Partners would like to help you better understand