Fall brings in football games, bon fires, smores and ragweed. Ragweed, as well as other weeds, start bothering those with allergies in mid-August and will continue until it freezes. Ragweed can cause symptoms such as
Daily, we encounter clients in our office that believe they have a food allergy. Food allergies can present in many ways. Typically, once the food is ingested, the individual may experience hives, itching, flush, stomach
This year it seems as though the pollen count is already producing great quantities in our area. The spring pollen season is dependent on winter weather and this is why the pollen season can vary
Allergies and asthma can sometimes fall hand in hand even though this isn't the case all of the time. Allergens such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen, mold and other irritants can get into your
Glucocorticosteroids are used to treat various conditions ranging from rashes to lupus to asthma. Glucocorticosteroids mimic your bodies original hormones that are produced naturally in the body. When these steroids are prescribed in higher doses
If you don't have food allergies but you are having some intestinal issues, The Whole 30 program may be something you would benefit from. Columbia Allergy and Asthma Specialist office manager, Tammy Backman, has decided
Vitamin D is a nutrient the body produces when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Sun exposure and eating nutrient dense food are crucial for our bodies to receive the adequate amount of vitamin D.
Allergy shots and allergy drops are both designed to help your immune system become less sensitive to allergens. Allergy shots and the drops contain very little amounts of the allergen that cause your allergies, however,
Alpha-1 is a protein that the liver makes. Unfortunately, some people have inherited this genetic condition that does not allow their body to produce this properly and it results in this Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency. If the proteins aren't in