Allergists specialize in diagnosing and recommending treatment for many common allergic diseases, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, and dermatitis. Allergies can take many different forms and can be triggered by hundreds of everyday substances, including dust, pollen, mold, chemicals, foods, medications, and much more. Plus, allergies can happen to anyone at any time regardless of gender, […]
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Spring Pollen Season in Florida
With the spring season comes blooming flowers, chirping birds, and more hours of sunlight per day. Unfortunately, for many people, springtime also brings about pollen allergies. If pollen is an allergy trigger for you, the spring season here in Florida can be an uncomfortable time. However, with an allergy treatment plan from Allergy Tampa, it’s […]
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines and Allergies
As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed across the United States, many patients with allergies have questions about the safety of the vaccine and potential reactions. As of February 17, 2021, there are two mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A Johnson & Johnson adenovirus vaccine is […]
Preparing for the Upcoming Tree Pollen Season
Tree pollen season for the Tampa Bay area will be starting in mid-January/February and lasts until May. These common allergens are some of the first major outdoor allergens to strike in the late winter or spring. Since many types of trees continue to produce pollen until late spring, anyone with a tree pollen allergy should […]
Knowing the Difference Between COVID-19 and Indoor Allergies
This year, indoor allergy symptoms have an added complication: the possibility of COVID-19. The COVID-19 virus can cause multiple symptoms that are similar to those of indoor allergies. Given that the symptoms of COVID-19 can also vary greatly from person to person, understanding whether or not you simply have allergies or are infected with coronavirus […]
