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Allergy, Asthma and Sinusitis P.C
Our practice, Advanced Allergy, Asthma and Sinusitis P.C., is located in the heart of Manhattan, New York, just a block away from Grand Central Station. It is a new type of practice dedicated to providing the most up-to-date treatment for adult and pediatric patients with allergy, asthma, sinus disease or disorders of the immune system. We offer… Continue Reading
Hives on Face
Can you get hives on the face? Hives are itchy, red skin rashes that appear on your skin. The medical term for hives is urticaria, and they mostly present on the face. Hives on your skin can appear in response of an allergen or sometimes without any cause at all. For those who don’t know,… Continue Reading
What Is The Relationship Between ENT Doctors & Allergists?
Do ENT doctors and allergists services overlap? Many people do not understand when they need an allergist and when to visit an ENT doctor for their condition. This confusion is a result of both doctors treating similar symptoms. Most allergies, such as hay fever, have symptoms like a blocked nose, sneezing and coughing, and require… Continue Reading
Anaphylactic Shock
Anaphylactic shock occurs due to Anaphylaxis. This condition occurs when your body severely reacts to a substance, and on contact, you start experiencing a life-threatening reaction. When this happens, your body will release some chemicals. There are various serious consequences and complications for these conditions. If you are unable to visit an immunologist in time,… Continue Reading
Do You Have An Allergy? Here Are The Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of an allergy? You may feel irritated with continuous itchy skin or eyes, rash, pain in the throat, or any other allergic symptoms. You can develop a rash due to various reasons, such as poison ivy, which is the oil extract of a specific plant’s leaves. Allergies can give… Continue Reading
Common Big City Allergies
What are the common city allergies? It’s common for large cities to suffer from overpopulation and pollution. Every year the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America publishes a list of cities every year. This list ranks cities according to the pollen count and the use of allergic medication. Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts… Continue Reading
Can You Cure Any Allergies?
While there’s no cure for allergies, you can alleviate symptoms. Prevention is easier when you know which allergens you are allergic to. You should try various methods and techniques to avoid any contact with allergens. For instance, if you are allergic to insect stings, cover all the windows and doors and avoid walking barefoot in… Continue Reading
What Is A Latex Allergy?
What is a latex allergy? Manufacturers make latex from a rubber tree, and it includes various proteins that can trigger an allergic reaction. Latex is not a harmful substance, but when you have a latex allergy, your immune system considers the material to be harmful. A latex allergy can induce reactions that include hives and… Continue Reading
Causes of Hives
What are the causes of hives? People suffering from the Hives or Urticaria will feel their skin swell and turn red. You may also feel itchy when your body reacts to allergens without any reason. Allergens are harmless, but our bodies consider them to be threats. This abnormality is still unknown, and there is no… Continue Reading
Chronic Sinusitis
If you’re suffering from a stuffy nose and are finding it difficult to breathe properly, you’re probably suffering from chronic sinusitis. In chronic sinusitis, your sinuses suffer from excessive inflammation and swelling. There are many causes and treatments for chronic sinusitis. If you’re suffering from chronic sinusitis and want to learn about how you can… Continue Reading
Best Allergist NYC
Are you looking for the best allergist in NYC? Allergies are a disaster and can sometimes get really out of hand by affecting your body’s internal systems. Hence, it is always best to visit a professional allergist who can help you out with your allergies by providing you with a thorough medical procedure or prescribing… Continue Reading
Your Allergist May Be Trained But Is He Board Certified?
Allergies are common to the residents of America; these are the 6th main cause of chronic illness in the country. If you are suffering from any allergy, know that you are not the only one as 50 million Americans are affected by allergies every year. Sometimes allergies can be simple to handle but can become… Continue Reading
Do You Have A Sinus Infection?
A Sinus infection is a common health problem around the world. Many people who fall victim to it have allergies, structural blockages in the nose or sinuses, asthma, or just a weak immune system. Sinus is a cavity in any tissue or organ of the human body. Sinus terminology is also referred to as an… Continue Reading
Best Allergist | Post-Nasal Drip
Do you have post-nasal drip? Our nose produces about one and a half liter of mucus a day. The glands in our nose and throat produce a normal, slimy, fluid substance. This is mucus. To some, this may sound gross, but in fact, it plays a very important role for us. Mucus acts as a… Continue Reading
Are You Suffering From Occupational Asthma?
Occupational asthma occurs when you are exposed to chemicals, dust, gases, and other substances in the workplace. It is also called work-related asthma. It is the most common disease in the US. It affects 15% of asthma adult patients in the United States. (Source) They feel difficulty in breathing and feel tightness in the chest.… Continue Reading
Do you Have Nasal Polyps?
Have you ever felt like you can no longer breathe, and your nose is just going to explode? Well, that feeling is due to the teardrop-sized growth in our nasal passages known as Nasal Polyps. Nasal Polyps are a type of growth that usually occur in the lining of our sinuses or nasal. They often… Continue Reading
All about Sinusitis
(Source) Sinusitis is also known as rhinosinusitis (RS). It is the inflammation of the lining membrane in the sinuses. Infection, allergies, and air pollution can cause sinusitis. It occurs because of the blockage of airflow in the sinuses due to contaminants like pollen and dust. It is a common disease globally and sometimes needs to… Continue Reading
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is also known as biological therapy. This therapy helps your immune system fight cancer. Your immune system and lymph system’s tissues and organs are made up of white blood cells. They help your body fight off diseases. Immunotherapy increases the strength of the immune system to eliminate cancer. It boosts white cells ability to… Continue Reading
Rhinoscopy
Rhinoscopy or nasal endoscopy is the procedure of examining the nasal cavity. Rhinoscope or nasoscope is the instrument used to examine in this procedure. It is a tube-like tool, and it includes a light and lens to view the inside of the nose. It also contains a tool to remove the tissue from inside of… Continue Reading
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
You might know Allergic rhinitis as hay fever. These types of reactions occur when your body overreacts to allergens like dust, tree pollen, smoke, odor, etc. These allergens only affect a specific group of people. In this condition, you experience an inflammatory burn-in nasal membrane that causes sneezing, nasal itching, congestion, etc. Your immune system considers… Continue Reading
Asthma Doctor
Asthma is a condition in which a patient has trouble breathing. The blocked air passages become narrow, swell, inflamed, and start producing extra mucus. An asthma attack can be life-threatening. It doesn’t have a permanent cure. But you can take certain measures to avoid asthma attacks. Asthma doctor is a specialist who has specialization in… Continue Reading
IMMUNODEFICIENCY
The immune system helps your body protect you from bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Harmful and harmless bacteria are always present in and around your body. White cells protect you from harmful bacteria. Your body organs release lymphocytes. Lymphocytes or white cells are of two types. B type cells release antibodies when your body detects disease, and… Continue Reading
What Is An Allergy Test? Are There Different Types?
Allergies are widespread these days as the seasonal change is occurring. Coughing, sneezing, headache, and swollen faces are a common sight in this weather. These are common symptoms of hay fever, but it is important to know that not everyone experiencing this condition is suffering from allergic rhinitis. Interestingly, one out of three affectees of… Continue Reading
What Does An Allergist Do?
Since the weather is changing, you might have a runny nose or are sneezing all day. Your eyes might be itching, making it difficult to keep them wide open and do your work. If that is the case, you probably contracted hay fever. The last thing you should do is to worry, as hay fever… Continue Reading
Natural Ways To Decrease Allergic Reactions
The sniffling season has arrived in the US. Like your fellow Americans, you are probably coughing with tears rolling down your cheeks. In Spring, the higher count of pollen ragweed in the air may have caused blockage in your airways, a sore throat, or a stuffy nose –or all of these. If you have any… Continue Reading
Most Common Allergies in NYC
It is the time of the year where the New Yorkers, like the rest of the Americans, are under the attack of pollens –a major cause of allergic rhinitis. Being a New Yorker, you must have experienced the discomfort linked with allergic reactions. According to a survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics,… Continue Reading
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