Spring and summer are the main allergy seasons, especially February through May in Tampa, Florida. Some people experience their worst allergy symptoms at these times of the year. So with fall coming up, are fewer allergy symptoms to be expected? The answer to this question is differs based on what each person is allergic to, […]
Allergy
How We Determine Your Allergies and Plan Treatment
Not sure what is causing your symptoms? Sometimes it is clear that you are having an allergic reaction, but you aren’t sure what is causing it. The only way to know for sure what you are allergic to is to have allergy testing. There are different types of testing depending on what type of allergic […]
How to Manage Symptoms During Allergy Season
With allergens being present almost year-round, Florida residents are always looking for ways to manage their allergy symptoms. While your doctor may prescribe specific treatments to manage your symptoms, there are some things that you can do at home as well. Here are the best ways to manage your allergy symptoms. Avoidance The best way […]
Most Common Summer Florida Allergens
Are you new to Florida? If so, you may be surprised that you are dealing with seasonal allergies in July. Due to the warmer climate, Florida’s allergy season can last almost year-round, depending on the allergen in question. Here are some of the most common allergens you might be experiencing this month. Grass and Weed […]
The Peanut Pill: OIT and Palforzia
Many allergists never thought they would see a viable treatment for food allergy. Yet with oral immunotherapy (OIT) and the new “peanut pill,” food allergies can be treated and made less life threatening. Palforzia (Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc., Brisbane, CA) is the first ever FDA-approved treatment of its kind, and this breakthrough could change the lives […]
