The Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center Pollen and Mold Counter will return February 15, 2020.
You love your pet like a member of the family, but what happens when your pet triggers your allergy symptoms? You want to keep living with your pet, but not if that means an itchy, runny nose, congestion, coughing and sneezing all the time. What do you do? The good news is that it’s possible […]
Read MoreIt’s the same thing almost every single night. You brush your teeth, finish your nightly routine, climb into bed, and immediately feel congested and sneezy. If you suffer from allergies, your symptoms most likely get worse at night. This is something you share with other allergy patients. In fact, research shows that 74% of allergy sufferers wake up during […]
Read MoreIf you have asthma and/or allergies, you might be a little hesitant to fully engage in all the holiday cheer. While family and friends are out merrymaking, you must wonder, will scented candles or the smell of pine from a Christmas tree trigger your asthma or allergies? Or if you have food allergies, are there […]
Read MoreAllergic reactions can range from annoying to severe, and any level of reaction can be stressful if you’re not sure how to deal with it. The same is true if you’ve recently had an allergy appointment, gone home, and found yourself with unanswered questions about your treatment plan. At Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center, we […]
Read Moreby: Beth A. Seiler, M.D. Food allergies affect approximately 6 percent of children younger than three years of age and 4 percent of adults in the United States. Those percentages may sound small at first, but according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), more than 50 million people suffer from some […]
Read Moreby Richard P. Silton, M.D. and Roopen R. Patel, M.D. Every year as flu season approaches, millions of Americans have to make a decision: should they get the flu vaccine or not? Information from the CDC shows that there’s still a large amount of indecision. Their preliminary data shows that less than half of adults and […]
Read MoreAlmost everyone has experience with allergies and some people’s allergies are more serious than others. And, almost everyone’s allergies vary in their severity. You’ll likely experience more symptoms during the spring, for example, when common outdoor allergens such as pollen are more common. Even that will vary, however. Allergies caused by pollen, mold, and other […]
Read MoreWhat Is Rhinitis? Rhinitis can be an extremely uncomfortable condition. With symptoms like postnasal drip, sneezing and a stuffy or runny nose, this medical condition can make you less productive at work, have you seeing the doctor more often and leave you suffering from drowsiness and other side effects of treatments. Rhinitis can manifest in one […]
Read MoreFor families everywhere, going to summer camp for the first time is a big deal for both the parents and child. Spending multiple nights away from home can be a significant transition for a child that is often compared to learning how to ride a bike, leaving the country for the first time or even […]
Read MoreCarolina Asthma & Allergy Center has a new system in place that allows you to check in online ahead of time! We are partnering with Phreesia to help you save time registering for your appointment. Use mobile check-in to register from any smartphone, tablet or computer from the privacy of your own home. You can confirm your appointment via text message or […]
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