Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and increased eosinophils in the esophagus. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that is important for fighting parasitic infections. In allergic conditions such as asthma, environmental and food allergies, eosinophils can increase in certain areas of the body and […]
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Having a child with food allergies may place some strain on family vacation and travel. Fear of the unknown and the need to stay close to the comfort zone can make traveling with food allergies quite difficult.
When? Saturday, October 26th, 10am – Noon Where? 14135 Ballantyne Corporate Place Charlotte, NC 28277 The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages the awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all kids for Halloween. This is a FOOD FREE event where all kids who attend will have an opportunity to trick or treat for small toys, […]
Urticaria, the medical term for hives, are itchy wheals on the skin typically caused by the release of histamine from allergy cells.
An antihistamine is a medication that is typically used for allergy symptom but may also be used for other disorders.
We look forward to seeing you at our event on Thursday at 6pm, April 4th, 2019 at our Arboretum office! OIT: Food for Thought on Food Allergy Treatment with Dr. Douglas Johnston.
Food Allergy Institute of Charlotte is the premiere sponsor for the PAK 5k as part of the Greek Fest with Run for Your Life!
Here are some tactics you can employ to make it an easier and more positive experience.
You can probably guess what occupational asthma is: asthma brought on by or made worse by certain work settings. But could you be at risk?
What is the difference between an allergy vs intolerance? Read on if you want to find out!
Dr. Humphries has some suggestions of how you can alleviate allergy symptoms in the long Charlotte allergy season.
Is your skin itchy, red or dry? Does it leak fluid that crusts over when scratched?
Rhinitis is more commonly referred to as Hay Fever. The name Hay Fever came about because symptoms would strike during hay harvesting season, when these pollens would be in the air.
If you’re a mom-to-be, it is vital that you keep your asthma under control. It is important to avoid triggers and take your asthma medications as prescribed.
Have you experienced shortness of breath simultaneously with a tight pain in your chest? If so, you’ve probably experienced an acute asthma exacerbation.
What exactly is a pollen count and how does it related to your allergies?
A form of long-term treatment that decreases symptoms for many people with allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, conjunctivitis (eye allergy) or stinging insect allergy.
In allergy induced asthma, the allergen triggers a response that starts in the immune system.
Antihistamines help to reduce allergy symptoms by reducing or blocking the histamines, hence the name antihistamines.
Is your skin itchy, red or dry? Does it leak fluid that crusts over when scratched?
Rhinitis is more commonly referred to as Hay Fever. The name Hay Fever came about because symptoms would strike during hay harvesting season, when these pollens would be in the air.
What exactly is a pollen count and how does it related to your allergies?
A form of long-term treatment that decreases symptoms for many people with allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, conjunctivitis (eye allergy) or stinging insect allergy.
In allergy induced asthma, the allergen triggers a response that starts in the immune system.
Antihistamines help to reduce allergy symptoms by reducing or blocking the histamines, hence the name antihistamines.
If you find yourself having allergic reactions indoors, then a tiny creature you can’t even see might be the culprit.
If you have nasal congestion, facial pressure, cough and thick nasal discharge, you may have rhinosinusitis, commonly referred to as sinusitis.
A rash showed up on your skin. Now what? Don’t panic. We will go over the possible cause of hives and help you figure out why in the world you have them!
The number of children in the United States with peanut allergy has tripled in the past 10 years.
