Allergy skin tests are methods of testing for allergic antibodies. A test consists of introducing small amounts of the suspected substance, or allergen, into the skin and noting the development of a positive reaction (which consists of a weal, swelling, [...]
Ideally, the best way of avoiding allergy symptoms is by staying away from the allergens that cause them. This requires a dedicated effort because most people with an allergy to one environmental particle — pollen, dust, pet dander or mold [...]
Please fill out the online document one week prior to your child’s appointment. If you have questions, please send the email to oconomowoc@lcped.com, and in the subject line, write Allergy Testing Questionnaire or call 262-569-7100. This form will help us learn important [...]
Oral immunotherapy has attracted much interest as a potential treatment for food allergy, yet little is known about its long-term effects. We aimed to assess long-term outcomes in participants who completed a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of combined probiotic [...]
If you or a family member has life threatening allergies, CVS is now offering the EpiPen Alternative for only $109.99 – the lowest cash price on the market. Even better, if you have insurance, you may be able to save an extra $100 off when you bring this [...]
Since 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended early introduction of peanuts to reduce risk of developing peanut allergies. The latest guidelines by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases reflects this recommendation. The new guidelines, published in [...]