If you have developed a food allergy in your adult years, you’re not alone. In a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), almost 6% of over 40,000 U.S. adults who participated in the study reported acquiring a new food allergy during adulthood. That translates to almost 20 million American […]
Allergy
Allergy Do’s and Don’ts
Allergies are one of the most common conditions people face worldwide. Here in the U.S., over 100 million people suffer from at least one allergy. This chronic condition can have a seriously negative effect on a person’s quality of life due to their debilitating symptoms. If you’re living with allergies, you don’t have to fight […]
Important Signs That Someone Is Going Into Anaphylactic Shock
Anaphylactic shock, also known as anaphylaxis, is a severe allergic reaction that can be fatal. This reaction can happen within minutes of being exposed to the allergen. Allergens that cause anaphylaxis can be foods, drugs, insects, or rarely environmental. When the reaction does happen, it usually severely compromises breathing, causes a drastic drop in blood […]
Is My Nose Bleeding Caused by Allergies?
Experiencing a nosebleed can be a distressing event, particularly if it occurs often. While nosebleeds are typically not serious, especially in children, they can become a matter of concern if they are frequent or excessive. A commonly asked question at Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates of Tampa Bay is whether allergies can be a contributing […]
What You Need to Know About Fall and Winter Allergies
Fall and winter allergies in central Florida are quite different from most other parts of the U.S. While many associate allergies with the spring season, fall and winter can be equally troublesome here in Florida’s subtropical climate. While the rest of the country is battling cold weather indoor allergies, we get no reprieve from the […]
