Get the Most Out of Your Allergy Appointment: What You Should Know
Get the most out of your allergy appointment! Knowing how to prepare and what questions to ask at your allergy appointment is important to help your allergist manage your symptoms and to improve your overall well-being. Here are some important things to consider beforehand and share with your allergist during your allergy appointment. Before Your Allergy Appointment Before your allergy appointment, it’s beneficial to fill out your forms ahead of time so you can take your time thinking about what symptoms you are...
Intermittent Asthma
Intermittent asthma is a type of short-term asthma that lasts for no more than 2 days a week. This type of asthma is the least severe classification of asthma but still requires treatment by an allergist to help manage the symptoms if interfere with your daily comfort. Read more in our blog about intermittent asthma and treatment options. What Causes Intermittent Asthma The causes of intermittent asthma are hard to pinpoint, but the most common triggers of this type of asthma include Allergies...
What Are Hives?
What are hives? Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of red bumps or welts on the skin that various triggers can cause. If you have experienced an outbreak before or for the first time, it is important to know your treatment options with your allergist. Understanding a Hives Outbreak What are hives, and what are their causes? Various internal and external triggers can cause hives (urticaria). Hives typically will fade after 24 hours, but some outbreaks can last longer depending on the type of urticaria:...