COVID-19: What To Know If You Have Asthma

COVID-19: What To Know If You Have Asthma

** Please see all of our latest COVID-19 updates here. ** The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently warned that people with asthma may be at higher risk of becoming very sick from COVID-19 than others.  The virus can affect your respiratory...

Preparing For Spring Allergies

Spring allergy season is upon us. During this time of year in Chicago we can expect the weather to change daily and drastically.  Over the last several years there has been a consistent increase in the length and intensity of the allergy season, and this year should...

Your 2020 Girl Scout Cookie Allergens Guide

*Cookies may be manufactured on equipment or in a facility that processes potential allergens. Please check with the company prior to ordering for more detailed information* It’s that time of year! Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing in Chicago. These...

Everything To Know About Winter Allergies

For most Chicagoans, long winter months and cold temperatures are to be expected every year. What might not be expected are the allergies that come with that – yes, seasonal allergies exist outside of the typical spring and summer symptoms. Winter brings its own...

What Is Immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is a preventive treatment for allergic reactions to common substances. The goal is to: Reduce symptons caused by allergies/asthma Reduce/eliminate the need for medications (especially steroids) Prevent progression of allergies/asthma How It Works...
Donate Allergy-Free Food to Florence Victims

Donate Allergy-Free Food to Florence Victims

Our friends at Kids with Food Allergies wrote an excellent post about how to help those affected by Hurricane Florence. Read it below or find it on their site by clicking here. Hurricane Florence has made landfall and is having a devastating effect on the Carolinas...
RECALL: Dymista nasal spray

RECALL: Dymista nasal spray

On August 7th, the manufacturer of Dymista nasal spray announced a voluntary recall due to the possibility of broken glass in the neck area of the bottle. In the notice shared with Premier Allergy, it states that the risk to patients is low. No reports of any adverse...
FDA RECALL: Montelukast tablets

FDA RECALL: Montelukast tablets

This post is adapted from the FDA Press Announcement. Read the original post here. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care professionals about a voluntary recall of one lot of Montelukast Sodium Tablets – lot number MON17384,...
8 Fun Ways to Teach Children About Food Allergies

8 Fun Ways to Teach Children About Food Allergies

Our friends at kidswithfoodallergies.org, have written a great post about some fun ways for children to be able to learn about food allergies. Check it out below! Teaching your child about food allergies is an important part of keeping them safe. Young children can...