Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog or cat. We understand how important pets are to families, however, and work with families on interventions that work best for the family. I recommend seeking the care of an allergist when the over the counter medications are not giving you the relief that you need. If you see an allergist at UChicago Medicine, we may recommend either skin or blood testing to diagnose your allergies. Depending on the results, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that may involve medications or immunotherapy i.
In fact, you can make an appointment together with your daughter or son if you like! Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc, provides compassionate care for children and adults with food and environmental allergies, allergic rhinitis, urticaria and angioedema, allergic rashes and asthma. She strongly believes in educating patients and their families, and involving them in the care process in a meaningful way. We offer online appointment scheduling for video and in-person appointments for adult and pediatric primary care and many specialties.
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Forefront Health and Wellness. How to deal with spring and summer allergies. Call Us At What are the most common spring and summer allergies? How do the two seasons differ in terms of allergies?
Do patients or families come to you with common misconceptions about allergies? At what point should I see a doctor, if I suspect I am suffering from seasonal allergies?
What types of services for diagnosing and treating allergies can I find? Do you stay indoors? Have you ever used a neti pot to help clear your breathing passages? The allergy season begins in February and can last until the early summer. Spring rain showers can cause an increase in mold and leave you feeling miserable well into the fall.
Do you know what triggers your allergies? You may think you know that pollen or mold is causing your suffering, but other substances may be involved as well. Did you know that more than two-thirds of spring allergy sufferers actually have year-round symptoms? Relieving sneezing or itchy, watery eyes could be as simple as taking over-the-counter medicine, lozenges or trying a nasal rinse.
If your spring allergies are more severe, a nose spray prescribed by a physician may be the answer to alleviating your allergy symptoms. A bad cold is often mistaken for a sinus infection or sinusitis. We are starting to see the typical rise in symptoms for many people throughout Chicago. Allergy symptoms that happen during spring and fall are also known as "hay fever. Typical symptoms include nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, postnasal drip, itching or watery eyes, or sneezing. Uncontrolled allergy symptoms can often lead to sinus infections.
Fortunately, there are many medications that can help prevent and control these symptoms that usually start in the Spring time in Chicago.
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