Allergies, while mostly notorious for causing annoying symptoms, can also trigger or exacerbate asthma. Allergy-induced asthma (allergic asthma) occurs when your immune system overreacts to an allergen (e.g., pollen, mold, dust mite, etc.) you inhaled and produces antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (lgE), which then prompt your cells to produce histamine. Histamine is what is…
Common triggers of allergies are found everywhere – not just outside, but also inside. Look around you: Does the place look dusty? When was the last time you changed your bedding, vacuumed the carpet, and cleaned the curtains? Do you keep your windows open, so outdoor allergens, pollution, and smoke particles are entering your home?…
It is a well-known fact that allergies are prevalent in the Spring. Hay fever, a type of allergic reaction that causes red, watery eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing, is often caused by pollen, and springtime is when many plants pollinate. While many allergy sufferers get a reprieve during winter, there are many others who…
If your allergies are interfering with your life and your normal allergy treatments aren’t working anymore, it’s time to see an allergy doctor. An allergist specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies of all kinds – including those that affect the nose, lungs, and skin – so that you can continue living your life unbothered by…
Allergies are one of the most frequently occurring chronic health conditions here in Weatherford and across the United States. They affect people of all ages, change due to various conditions (including environment, stress, and your overall health), and the symptoms tend to wax and wane. Allergy symptoms can be mild to life-threatening, but usually they…
You may have heard some strange or scary things about what happens during a visit to an allergist, but rest assured that technology and medical knowledge have made great strides in keeping you comfortable while the allergy doctor figures out what is causing your miserable symptoms. You should soon be able to effectively control your…
Allergies impact millions of Americans with mild to severe – and even life-threatening – symptoms. If you struggle with seasonal allergies, asthma, eczema, or another form of allergic sensitivity, here are some facts about this chronic condition from Dr. Oseni in Weatherford, TX. Knowledge is power, and it can help you get the care you…
The bevy of distressing symptoms allergies bring on can have a significant impact on anyone’s quality of life. If you’re living with allergies, the nasty discomforts, such as runny nose, headache, watery eyes, constant sneezing, and sore throat become all-too-familiar realities that you constantly need to anticipate and avoid. While home remedies and over-the-counter medications…
Internal medicine doctors, immunologists, and pulmonologists are all well-versed in conducting tests on a patient in order to determine the cause of an allergy or reaction. You might be allergic to a certain food, a type of plant, dust, insect bites or stings, or synthetic materials. Allergic reactions can range from mildly uncomfortable to life-threatening….
If you or someone in your family is suffering from seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma, or some other type of unusual reaction, it’s time to see an allergy doctor. Ideally, you’ll want to find a physician who can diagnose and treat people of all ages, so that the whole family can see the same allergy…
