Tag Archives: adults with allergies

Fitbit: skin irritations were allergies to nickel

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

Fitbit recalled its Force wearable back in February after owners reported skin irritation, and it turns out that the skin rash is likely due to contact allergic dermatitis to nickel or methacrylates.

There’s a new color of pumpkin in town and it’s teal colored!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

Reviewed by Faith Huang, M.D. If your child has food allergies, a teal pumpkin at the doorstep can be a welcome treat. This Halloween, teal pumpkins at the doorstep inform the trick-or-treater that non-food treats are available!

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Time for Spring Cleaning!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

During this spring, it can be great for your overall health to do a spring cleaning of your home! For those of you who are sensitive to allergens that are indoors, allergy “season” is one that lasts all year round, … Continue reading →

Posted in "Do you have", Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Severe Allergies | Tagged adults with allergies, Allergy & Asthma, CA allergists, California, children with allergies, children's allergy testing, Dr. Faith Huang, Dr. Mark S. Sugar, Dr. Warner W. Carr, Dr. William E. Berger, immunologic tests, immunology, Irvine, Mission Viejo, nurse practitioner, Orange County, relief from allergies, San Clemente, Wheat Allergy | Comments Off

New Medication Approved for Chronic Hives!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

(Omalizumab approved by the FDA for Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria) Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a skin disease where patients get red and itchy hives that come and go for more than 6 weeks. About 40% of CIU patients also experience … Continue reading →

Posted in "Do you have", Allergies | Tagged adults with allergies, Allergy & Asthma, CA allergists, California, children with allergies, children's allergy testing, Dr. Faith Huang, Dr. Mark S. Sugar, Dr. Warner W. Carr, Dr. William E. Berger, Irvine, Mission Viejo, nurse practitioner, Orange County, relief from allergies, San Clemente | Comments Off

Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergy

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

Oral immunotherapy for food allergy has gotten a lot of attention recently. It has been something that has intrigued patients, parents of food allergic children as well and allergists as a potential future therapy. Currently, the standard of care for … Continue reading →

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