In susceptible individuals, multiple tick bites can result in sensitization to the allergen galactose-alpha-1-3 galactose ("alpha-gal"), which is present in many non-primate mammalian tissues. Unlike common food allergens, which are usually proteins, this allergen is a carbohydrate (“sugar”). Symptoms are…
Ragweed allergy season of 2015 is almost over and it is the time of year respiratory infections increase. Allergy & Asthma Care the best way to reduce infections is to be aware! Be careful about the surfaces you touch as…
By this time, numerous members of the Allergy and Asthma Care family and many of our other regular followers are beginning to feel the symptoms of the oncoming Fall allergy season. Among the more common symptoms are itching, watering, and…
From the personal desk of Dr. Nguyen Tran: My 2-year-old has a severe allergy to cow's milk. We discovered this after he had anaphylaxis to his first bottle of cow’s milk formula when he was 6-months-old. Having to give my…
Ragweed is starting to appear in Kansas City. It tends to reach its peak in late August and September. Many people will feel like they have a stuffy nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. Allergy & Asthma Care recommends to take…
As it turns out, we can! The LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) study suggests that in higher risk infants, introduction of peanut between the ages of 4-11 months actually prevents peanut allergy! Peanut allergy is on the rise in…
Will getting a pet prevent allergies for my kids? That is a tough question. Recent studies show a significant reduction in risk of sensitization against dog and cat only if exposed to the animals in the first year of life. …
Parents often ask if their child is at risk to develop asthma. Are there any tests that predict the likelihood of asthma? Australian researchers reported data from the Melbourne Atopy Cohort which is a large study comprised of 620 babies. …
