Allergy Asthma Clinic News

It’s that time of the year again, children of all ages are preparing to go back to school. Children are not the only individuals preparing, many parents of allergic children are preparing too. The back-to- school season is a time of high pollen and mold levels, and exposure to both (and additional) allergens and viruses at school can take a large toll on children’s health. Read about what you can do to help prep your children for the new school year. 

Nothing pairs better with nice tan than a runny nose and red eyes during the summer months. Summer allergies can hit anyone and any age, even if you’ve never before had allergies. It is a wise idea for individuals to visit the Allergy Asthma Clinic if these undesirable signs accompany your beach towel and flip flops. Read more here.

Urticaria is the medical term for hives. Urticaria usually appears as red bumps or round welts on the skin. They may be associated with episodes of lip, tongue, or face swelling, called angioedema. Treatment of chronic urticaria can be frustrating at times for both the patient and the clinician because even a combination of several different medications may only lessen the severity or frequency of hives, but not lead to complete resolution. Read more about urticaria and what can be done about it.

Congratulations to Dr. Schubert who was selected again this year in Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Doctors 2014.” He was also selected for the national “Best Doctors in America 2014.” Read about his successes here.

Interested in what it takes to become an allergist? Read this article for an easy breakdown.

Allergic fungal sinusitis is prevalent in the southwestern U.S., with Phoenix, AZ a “hot spot” for the disease. As many of our patients know, the Allergy Asthma Clinic has been involved in research on allergic fungal sinusitis for a number of years, publishing work on both diagnosis and treatment.