Allergy Partners Blog

Effects of Secondhand Smoke

March 1, 2023

There has been mounting evidence connecting exposure to secondhand smoke to illness and diseases due to the irritating nature of tobacco smoke on the non-smoker.Despite significant educational efforts, epidemiologic evidence, and reports from the Unite …

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

February 24, 2023

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder common in patients and families who have allergic diseases. It affects 10-20% of children and 1-3 % of adults. It usually occurs before the age of 5 years old in most patients although …

Asthma Therapy 101

February 18, 2023

If you have asthma, it is important to know the role of the different medications used for asthma and how they should be used to best control asthma.The characteristic symptoms of asthma are cough, wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness. These sy …

Are Nasal Sprays Addictive?

February 13, 2023

Allergy Partners’ Myth Busters Investigate It’s natural to be concerned about taking any medication consistently, but this worry can be especially pronounced when dealing with nasal sprays. There have been some articles circulating lately claiming that …

COVID Vaccine FAQ

February 12, 2023

The doctors at Allergy Partners have been following the pandemic, including vaccine development, testing and distribution closely on your behalf. The approval of the first COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna has been met with enormous public intere …

Allergy Fellows: It’s never too early to start your job search

February 9, 2023

Allergy practices commonly plan for new providers at least a year in advance. Making inquiries early gives both parties ample opportunity to make a good match.Starting your post-fellowship career planning, even in the first year of your program, can en …

Do Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) Stunt Growth?

January 20, 2023

Our Myth Busters Investigate The question about corticosteroids (think inhalers) and their impacts on growth is an important one for our patients and parents. For many years, there has been concern over whether or not inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) – dr …

Allergy Myth Busters: Is All Immunotherapy the Same?

December 20, 2022

Inspired by one of our favorite television shows, Allergy Myth Busters looks at a number of popularly held beliefs about allergy. But are these myths just urban legends or are they true?MYTH: All immunotherapy is the sameTHE BACKGROUND: Immunotherapy ( …

Allergy Partners Announces Collaboration With Aimmune Therapeutics

November 29, 2022

Allergy Partners Announces Collaboration With Aimmune Therapeutics to Provide Palforzia® [Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) Allergen Powder-DNFP] Directly to PatientsCollaboration strengthens patient access to PALFORZIA through Allergy Partners’ national netwo …

Back-to-School: Basics for Kids with Allergies

August 15, 2022

The following guide offers strategies for managing your child’s allergies during the school year. Managing a child’s allergies is challenging enough when they’re at home – how can you make sure they’re protected during the school day? Whether your chil …