Gluten free diets have become quite trendy as a healthier lifestyle or are undertaken due to digestive problems with common cereal grains. However, many people on the gluten-free bandwagon don’t know much about gluten, or why, precisely, they should avoid it. Wheat allergy and celiac disease are also common food allergies and tend to be used interchangeably with gluten sensitivity. However, they are all quite different types of adverse food reactions. Let’s try and clear up some of the confusion. In general, wheat allergy occurs in young children where they develop an allergic antibody called ..read more

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Sneezing, congestion, coughing, and wheezing are definitely not on your Holiday wish list, but somehow, they always seem to be delivered just in time for the seasonal holidays. The crisp air and falling temperatures can also bring a season filled with fall allergy symptoms, sinusitis, bronchitis and flares of asthma. So to be ahead of the game, take measures to protect yourself from these common fall and winter ailments. What Are Fall Allergies? Fall allergies are caused by common environmental allergens in the air at that time of year such as ragweed pollen and mold spores. Ragweed pollen ..read more

Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 4%–6% of children in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control. Allergic reactions to foods have become the most common cause of anaphylaxis in community health settings. In the United States, 90% of serious allergic reactions come from the following foods: milk, eggs, fin fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts, but any food could potentially cause an allergic reaction. What can your school or care program do to help? One of the best ways to help support ..read more

WHAT IS A PENICILLIN ALLERGY? If you have ever taken an antibiotic from the penicillin family and had symptoms like rash, trouble breathing, vomiting or even a runny nose, you may have had a reaction to penicillin. Some reactions are actually common side effects of the medication. Other reactions may be signs of an allergy. Allergies happen when your immune system responds abnormally to something that is meant to be safe for your body. Some people were told they had an allergic reaction to penicillin as a child and they carry this label with them into adulthood. YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH! Did y ..read more

Spring is buzzing, and with that comes beautiful weather along with itchy eyes and runny noses.  Seasonal and “year around” (perennial) allergies affect about 20 million Americans annually.  The severity of your allergies can be based on a number of factors such as your environment, climate of where you live, and your own immune system.  Having perennial allergies in addition to seasonal allergies can affect how you feel on a daily basis, and on your exacerbated days, you likely find yourself missing school, work, or any fun activities planned.  Here are some facts that ca ..read more

At the Allergy & Asthma Center, our team of top immune system specialists in Frederick, Maryland want to empower their patients to live full, healthy lives, enjoy physical activities, and reach their own personal goals without their asthma getting in the way. Here are four essential things to remember about exercising safely while living with asthma. If you’re an active person who’s been diagnosed with asthma, you may be a bit discouraged about adding fitness goals to your 2021 New Year’s Resolutions. But don’t worry — sports and regular exercise are not beyond your capabilities. In fac ..read more

Food allergies and other food reactions are becoming more and more common. Chances are, if you yourself aren’t afflicted, you have a friend or family member who is. Whether it’s a food allergy, food intolerance, or other food reaction, the implications on quality of life can be significant. FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) has put together an excellent fact sheet to better understand the impact of food allergies in the United States. As an allergist, I’ve spoken to many patients about how avoiding foods causes stress, and even fear, about common everyday outings. These fears affect ..read more

An Allergy & Asthma Center Blog Post: In the USA, Medicare is a national health insurance program for people who are aged 65 or older and also for some people who are younger with disabilities. May 31, 2019 Here in the USA, Medicare is a national health insurance program for people who are aged 65 or older and also for some people who are younger with disabilities. Often people who are brand new to Medicare feel concerned about whether Medicare will cover a chronic medical condition like allergies or asthma. The good news is that Medicare provides for most healthcare services that are deem ..read more

An Allergy & Asthma Center Blog Post: Athletic performance clichés, while inspiring, can often be full of terrible advice July 1, 2019 Athletic performance clichés, while inspiring, can often be full of terrible advice.  “No pain, no gain,” “the pain in only temporary,” “pain is weakness leaving the body,” and “suffer now and live the rest of your life like a champion” are among the sayings that would have your primary care physician shaking their head in dismay.   Society lifts up the wounded champion.  From Kirk Gibson’s 1988 World Series home run on a bad hamstring a ..read more