by Premier Allergy | Apr 13, 2021 | Allergies
It’s deja vu all over again as you turn on the evening news and hear, “It’s the worst pollen season ever!” You think, “Haven’t I heard this before?” But what you really want to know is how the pollen season will affect your allergy symptoms, and what you can do to...
by Premier Allergy | Mar 22, 2021 | Skin Allergies
Our friends at MedicalNewsToday wrote a helpful article about managing your polyester allergies. Find the original article here: Manage Polyester Allergies Polyester is a synthetic fiber present in a lot of clothing and other fabrics. If you have an allergic reaction...
by Premier Allergy | Feb 23, 2021 | Allergies
It’s February in Chicago – we’re buried under snow, the wind never stops, and now with the COIVID-19 pandemic we are spending even more time indoors out of the cold weather. Unfortunately, just because spring time and traditional allergy season seem...
by Premier Allergy | Jan 26, 2021 | Allergies, News
In December the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were approved by the FDA for distribution around the country. Since the rollout began there have been a few reports of individuals experiencing allergic reactions. With all vaccines, there are always...
by Premier Allergy | Dec 14, 2020 | Allergies
Usually the holiday season means spending time with loved ones, lots of food and festive gatherings. For many people however it can have a whole other association – allergies. While December can bring about the common cold and flu – which means sneezing,...
by Premier Allergy | Nov 23, 2020 | Food Allergies
Thanksgiving – our favorite holiday centered around family and food. For the millions of Americans living with asthma and food allergies, it is just another complicated day of navigating an assortment of potential health triggers. Whether it’s the diary in the...
by Premier Allergy | Oct 19, 2020 | Food Allergies, Pediatric
While Halloween is usually a fun and exciting day for children, it is also a day of increased risk for children with food allergies. Parents raising children with food allergies already take many precautions every day to keep their children safe, and Halloween adds an...
by Premier Allergy | Sep 14, 2020 | News
With seasonal allergies in full swing and flu season on the way, there are lots of questions symptom similarities and determining the difference between COVID-19, a common cold, the flu and allergies. This chart can help you figure out which illness your symptoms may...
by Premier Allergy | Aug 24, 2020 | Allergies
If you live in Chicago, there is no doubt you’re starting to feel the allergic effects of ragweed pollen. Ragweed pollen is one of the most common allergies – about 23 million Americans are affected by ragweed pollen. The light pollen spreads so easily that it...
by Premier Allergy | Jul 20, 2020 | Sinus Disease
A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, occurs when the cavities around the nasal passages become infected and swollen. Sinus infections share many symptoms with the common cold, making it easy for people to delay appropriate treatment. Because it can be...
