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Pancake Syndrome (Oral Mite Anaphylaxis)

March 21, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy

Dust mites are one of the most common triggers of allergic conditions such as in the conditions of hay fever (i.e., allergic rhinitis), allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis (i.e., eczema), and/or food allergies. Dust mites are microscopic insects that live in house dust and on human skin scales. The allergens are excreted in their droppings which […]

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Hay Fever in the Spring

March 05, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy

Later this month, Spring is officially here. Along with the warmer weather and longer days comes the pollination of trees and grasses. For some allergy sufferers, the presence of tree and grass pollens can be a miserable sight as these pollens may cause an array of allergy and asthma symptoms that are very annoying. The […]

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Oral Allergy Syndrome

February 16, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy

Oral allergy syndrome (also known as pollen food allergy syndrome) affects approximately one third of people with seasonal allergic rhinitis (i.e., hay fever). The symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis may include nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, watery eyes, and/or red eyes during tree, grass and/or weed pollinating seasons. In our geographical […]

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Bug Bite and Sting Allergies and Reactions

February 01, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy

Bug bites are certainly very common. Almost everyone has been bitten by a bug in their lifetime and almost everyone has had at least a minor local reaction to the bug bite. In some instances, an individual may have a more severe reaction that is not an allergic reaction but it can mimic an allergic […]

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Penicillin Allergy

January 08, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy

Penicillin allergy is reported in roughly 7-10% of the general population and in up to 20% of hospitalized patients. Even though the reported numbers are fairly high, approximately 90% of these reported cases do not actually have a penicillin allergy. Individuals think they are allergic, but in most cases, the symptoms that they experience are […]

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Cold Allergies

December 14, 2020 | Black & Kletz Allergy

As we enter into the Winter months, a sensitivity to cold temperatures may trigger some allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Below are some conditions where exposure to cold can cause clinical disease. Cold-Induced Urticaria: Exposure of the skin to cold temperatures can be a trigger for breaking out in hives. Cold-induced hives (i.e., urticaria) typically […]

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Allergies in the Winter

December 01, 2020 | Black & Kletz Allergy

As Winter approaches, many individuals may begin to complain of allergy symptoms that are similar, if not identical to, the classic hay fever (i.e., allergic rhinitis) symptoms that most people associate with the Spring and/or Fall seasons. These symptoms may include runny nose, nasal congestion, post-nasal drop, sneezing, itchy throat, itchy eyes, watery eyes, redness […]

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Vocal Cord Dysfunction

November 10, 2020 | Black & Kletz Allergy

The vocal cords are V-shaped tissue folds within our voice box (i.e., larynx). The gap between the arms of the V is the opening into our windpipe (i.e., trachea). These are dynamic structures and move with the contraction and relaxation of the muscles attached to them. Normally the vocal cords open when we inhale and […]

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Thanksgiving and Food Allergies

November 03, 2020 | Black & Kletz Allergy

Thanksgiving Day is usually a time when people gather with family and friends in order to be with each other, watch football, and of course, eat! Unless you or a family member has a food allergy, you may not think about food allergies or food sensitivities much. It is important however to be more than […]

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Sinus Infections

October 02, 2020 | Black & Kletz Allergy

Sinus infections are quite common. They can vary in severity from being a nuisance on one end of the spectrum to severe and debilitating on the other end. The sinuses referred to in “sinus infections” are actually called “paranasal” sinuses because they are “near the nose.” Paranasal sinuses are cavities in the cranial and facial […]

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