Specializations

Allergic conjunctivitis is an allergic reaction on the surface of the eyes. It is a common condition that occurs when your eyes come in contact with allergy-causing substances (allergens). Pollen, cat dander, dust mites and molds are examples of allergens. The allergens may be in the air, such as pollen. Or they might be on … Allergic Conjunctivitis

Allergic rhinitis is a reaction of the lining of the nose to particles in the air. It occurs when the nose and usually also the ears, eyes, sinuses, and throat come into contact with allergy-causing substances. The allergy-causing substances are called allergens. The most common allergens are pollen, molds, dust mites, and animal dander. Some … Allergic Rhinitis

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires 911 to be called immediately. It may occur when you come into contact with something you are allergic to (called an allergen). Symptoms of the reaction usually start within seconds to an hour or two after contact with the allergen. In rare cases, symptoms may occur up … Anaphylaxis

Coughing is a sudden forcing of air from the lungs. It is a natural reflex to clear the air passages. It can also be a symptom of a disease or other medical problem. Some coughs are dry and hacking. Some coughs are deeper, even painful at times. Some coughs bring up mucus or phlegm. Healthcare … Cough

A drug allergy is a reaction by your immune system to a medicine you have taken. If you are allergic to a drug, even a small amount can trigger a reaction. These reactions range from mild to life-threatening.When you have an allergic reaction to a drug, your immune system treats the drug as a foreign … Drug Allergy

Asthma is a lung condition that causes wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction is a form of asthma that some people have during or after physical activity. In a person with asthma, the airways of the lungs go into spasm or constrict. In exercise-induced asthma, this can occur: The symptoms of … Exercised-Induced Asthma

A food allergy is a reaction by the body’s immune system to something you ate or drank. Food allergies are more common in young children and in people who have other allergies, such as hay fever and eczema (dry skin rash). Food allergies must be taken seriously. Very tiny amounts of a food can cause … Food Allergy

By Philip Gallagher, MD, FAAAAI Patients and their physicians have long noted the association of headaches and allergic or infectious nasal problems. Quality of life assessment of patients with allergic rhinitis includes headache as a common problem which adversely impacts the lives of sufferers. Patients often refer to facial pain or pressure as “sinus headaches.” … Headache

For most people, a minor insect bite or sting may cause a little swelling and itching. The site may be painful for a few hours. Mosquitoes, biting flies, bedbugs, and some spiders usually cause mild reactions. Yellow jackets, honeybees, paper wasps, hornets, and fire ants cause more severe sting reactions.Everyone reacts to the toxic effects … Insect Allergy

Latex is made from a milky fluid that comes from the rubber tree. With a latex allergy, the body treats certain proteins in latex as a harmful substance. This may happen when products made from latex touch your skin, mouth, genitals, or rectum. Children who have a chronic disease or who have had a lot … Latex Allergy

Vasomotor rhinitis is a runny nose that is not caused by an allergy or cold. Other names for this problem are idiopathic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis. Vasomotor rhinitis is caused by tissue in the nose that is sensitive to changes in environmental conditions such as rain,, temperature, humidity, and the presence of irritants. Examples of … Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Middle ear fluid build up could be a complication of having allergies or ear infections in children and adults. Fluid is normally produced in the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum) in small amounts. Usually the fluid drains out of the ear though the eustachian tube into the back of the nose. Ear fluid … Otitis (Ears)

We live in a sea of germs, and everyone gets an infection at least once in a while. However, some people get recurring infections that need to be treated with antibiotics most of the time. For instance, Lindsay, age two, has had eight ear infections each year of her life. Mike, 32, needs antibiotics six … Recurrent and unusually severe infections

Sinusitis is swollen, infected linings of the sinuses. The sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones of your face and skull. They connect with the nose through small openings. Like the nose, their linings make mucus. Sinusitis occurs when the sinus linings become infected. The passageways from the sinuses to the nose are very narrow. … Sinusitis