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February 10, 2016 | Black & Kletz Allergy
People who have allergies are more prone to developing acute, chronic, and recurrent sinus infections (i.e., acute sinusitis, chronic sinusitis, recurrent sinusitis). Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is a condition in which allergens such as dust mites, molds, pollens, cats, dogs, and/or cockroaches will cause classic allergy symptoms in individuals that are sensitized to these allergens. Some of the typical […]
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2016 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Serving as Vienna, Centreville, and Arlington allergists, we have noticed that we are experiencing a relatively mild Winter so far. Some reports indicate that this is the third balmiest winter in several decades. The grass is still green in many of our yards and the air is warmer and moister than usual. Every year, a hard freeze kills several types […]
Read MoreJanuary 06, 2016 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As Winter begins and the temperatures plummet, the cold air can cause havoc on individuals with certain allergic and immunologic conditions that are caused or made worse with cold weather. Some of the allergic and immunologic conditions that are exacerbated by cold weather include cold-induced pruritus (itching), cold-induced urticaria (hives), cold-induced angioedema, (swelling), cold-induced anaphylaxis, Raynaud’s disease, Raynaud’s phenomenon, […]
Read MoreDecember 18, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As we approach the Winter season, many allergy sufferers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area either notice allergy symptoms or still continue to have symptoms that they have had throughout the year. Manassas and Centreville allergists, see these individuals with hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and/or asthma symptoms. In the Winter, allergies are typically caused by dust mites, […]
Read MoreDecember 18, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
For many people with a history of allergies and asthma, a few precautions during the holiday season will ensure full enjoyment of the festivities. Food allergies: There is usually some increase in the incidence of emergency room visits due to adverse reactions from foods during December and January. While attending parties, a thorough reading of […]
Read MoreNovember 25, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Any Arlington allergist can tell you: millions of allergy sufferers reach for over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medications daily to try to get relief from their allergy symptoms. There are numerous medications available and they come in a variety of routes of administration. The medicines come in the forms of tablets, capsules, syrups, powders, nasal sprays, eye […]
Read MoreNovember 23, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Black & Kletz Allergy has a full time Spring allergy doctor Washington DC residence trust for the past few decades serving the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Some of the conditions diagnosed and effectively treated by our Spring allergy doctor Washington DC inhabitants admire are hay fever (i.e., allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis), asthma of various […]
Read MoreNovember 06, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As we enter into the “cold and flu” season, children and adults with a history of asthma may experience an increase in the frequency and severity of their asthma symptoms triggered by these infections. Most of us have to contend with a few upper respiratory infections (e.g., cold, flu, sinusitis) each year. Viruses are the usual culprits and the rhinovirus is […]
Read MoreOctober 19, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Conjunctivitis is the term used to describe the inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and the eyeballs. Inflammation leads to widening of the small blood vessels in the membrane which causes the redness of the eyes. Various types and causes: Allergic Conjunctivitis: Some of us are genetically predisposed to […]
Read MoreOctober 02, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
In a small percentage of individuals, exercise can cause an array of allergic symptoms ranging from itching, to hives, to swelling episodes, to asthma symptoms, to a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. The reactions can occur either during or after exercise. If you are experiencing any allergic symptom associated with exercise, you should see a board certified allergist. In a subset of the […]
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Flushing occurs when the blood vessels dilate and increase the blood supply to the skin. It is manifested as rapid reddening of the skin usually associated with a feeling of warmth. The episodes usually last for a few minutes at a time, but can last longer. If the blood vessels are dilated due to the […]
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Signs and Symptoms Although mosquito bites are quite common among the general population, allergies to mosquito bites are luckily rather rare. Most individuals experience localized itching, swelling, and/or redness of the skin at the site of the bite. However, if someone is allergic to the mosquito, they may have more severe skin reactions which can […]
Read MoreAugust 18, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As we enter into the ragweed season, some of us with seasonal allergies may experience a flare-up of symptoms. Ragweed is one of the several weeds that pollinate in late Summer and the early Fall. Seventeen different species of ragweed grow in the United States. Common ragweed grows up to five feet tall. It has hairy […]
Read MoreAugust 04, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The simple answer to this question is yes. Eustachian tube dysfunction is a condition where the the eustachian tubes of the middle ear do not open and close the correct way. The eustachian tubes are small tubes that go from the middle ear (the part of the ear behind the eardrum) to the back of the throat. […]
Read MoreJuly 27, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Outdoor activities in the summer can result in skin irritation and itching due to a variety of causes. PAPULAR URTICARIA: It is an excessive skin reaction to insect bites. Crops of itchy, red bumps usually less than a half-inch in diameter appear over the exposed areas of the body. They sometimes progress into fluid filled […]
Read MoreJuly 13, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
There are many cause of a cough. Coughing is usually caused by a viral upper respiratory infection (URI), asthma, post-nasal drip, and/or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There are however many other conditions which may cause a cough, some of which include other infectious types of upper respiratory infections (i.e., bacterial, fungal, parasitic), occult sinus infection, vocal cord dysfunction, cystic fibrosis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, pneumonia, […]
Read MoreJune 25, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS) is a chronic inflammatory condition involving the nose and sinuses caused by an allergic sensitivity to environmental fungi. It is usually seen in people with normal immune systems as opposed to invasive fungal infections which usually affect people with compromised immune systems caused by conditions which may include diabetes mellitus, certain […]
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