Allergy Partners Blog

Beyond a Sinus Infection

March 30, 2023

Article by Dr. Michael Martucci | Allergy Partners of Northern Colorado When Is a Sinus Infection More Than “Just” a Sinus Infection? Of course, go figure, it is Friday at 6:00 PM and all the doctor’s offices have closed. I had been putting off going t …

Dust Mite Allergy

March 29, 2023

Year round symptoms due to dust mites are experienced by millions of people. Dust mite allergens can be found throughout your house but most often live in warm, humid environments including beds, carpet, and upholstered furniture. These allergens can t …

Comorbidities of Allergic Rhinitis

March 17, 2023

Allergic rhinitis is an increasingly common condition with typical symptoms of itchy and runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and postnasal drainage. Frequently brushed off as “a pesky runny nose”, it has been shown that allergic rhinitis is often n …

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 …