Allergic conjunctivitis is the technical term for when allergies affect the eyes. When eyes become subjected to an allergen to which you are allergic, histamine and other mediators are released causing itching, redness, burning, and tearing of the conjunctivae. The conjunctivae are the thin membranes that line the eyelids and the exposed surface of the […]
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AllergyTampa.com featured in 5th Annual Tampa Magazine Top Doctors List
AllergyTampa.com is thrilled to announce our feature in the 5th Annual Tampa Magazine Top Doctors List. This significant achievement marks an exciting time in our company’s history, having been serving the Tampa Bay community since 1973. Tampa Magazine is a quintessential Florida publication that reflects the people, culture, and roots of our area. Their annual […]
What Is Anaphylaxis and When to Be Concerned
Some allergies can lead to a severe or systemic allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis may involve a rash, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and other severe symptoms. Typically, anaphylaxis affects more than one system of the body, but may only affect one system at the start of the reaction. Systemic allergic reactions can be fatal […]
Managing Your Allergies: Reading Food Labels
When you have a food allergy, it is important that you practice avoidance to make sure that you do not have any severe allergic reactions. One of the most important things that you can do to protect yourself against food allergens is to read food labels, yet this is a bit different than monitoring carbs […]
Free Yourself from Fear of Food with OIT
The medical field is perpetually in flux with invaluable discoveries being brought to light every day. Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is no exception. It is a unique and novel approach to treating allergy symptoms caused by certain foods, including peanut. Allergy Tampa is one of the earliest practices in Florida to harness this cutting-edge food desensitization […]
