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February 14, 2024 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Well, it is almost Spring again. If you are one of those individuals with Spring allergies, you know that it is time for those miserable allergy symptoms to reappear unless you do something about it. The primary cause of Spring allergies is the tree pollen, although secondary allergens often include molds. The classic symptoms of […]
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2024 | Black & Kletz Allergy
It is estimated that approximately 33% of people are allergic to cockroaches. Cockroaches are quite allergenic, which may attribute to the high number of individuals who are allergic to these nasty insects. There are over 3,500 species of cockroaches worldwide. Cockroaches have been around for more than 300 million years. They have adapted to living […]
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2024 | Black & Kletz Allergy
LEAP and EAT Studies A landmark study published in 2015 called “Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP),” revolutionized our understanding of the development of peanut allergy in children and transformed the guidance that pediatricians and allergists/immunologists give to parents about when to introduce peanut foods to children at high risk for food allergies. Babies enrolled […]
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Christmas tree syndrome is a relatively new term that is used to describe allergies to Christmas trees, whether they are real or artificial. The allergen can be the tree itself or it can be something that is on the surface of the tree. Symptoms: The symptoms of Christmas tree allergy are the same symptoms that […]
Read MoreDecember 19, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Many patients who experience seasonal allergic rhinitis (i.e., hay fever) and allergic conjunctivitis (i.e., eye allergies) symptoms (e.g., sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, sinus congestion, itchy nose, itchy throat, sinus headaches, itchy eyes, watery eyes, redness of the eyes) caused by sensitivities to tree, grass, and weed pollens also may experience an itchy […]
Read MoreNovember 18, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Corn (i.e., maize) is a popular staple food worldwide, providing essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Corn is also a common component of processed foods. Despite its nutritional value and popularity, for those individuals with corn allergies or corn intolerance, consuming corn or corn-derived products may lead to adverse health effects. Although corn […]
Read MoreNovember 08, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Snoring is not an uncommon symptom in patients with allergic rhinitis (i.e., hay fever). Snoring is the harsh sound that arises when air flows past the relaxed tissues in the throat. The actual snoring sound is a result of the vibration of the throat’s tissues as one breathes. Mild intermittent snoring is quite common and […]
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Hill metro station on the silver line. If you would like to make an appointment with an allergy doctor Mclean VA, please call us or alternatively, you can click Request an Appointment and we will respond within 24 hours by the next business day. Black & Kletz Allergy has been providing quality allergy, asthma, sinus, and immunological services to the DC metro area for more than 50 years.
Read MoreOctober 02, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The term “chronic sinusitis” is defined as an inflammation of the sinus or sinuses lasting more than 12 weeks in duration. The inflammation can be of any etiology however it is implied and commonly agreed upon that infection is the primary cause of chronic sinusitis. In order to understand chronic sinusitis, it is important to […]
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Allergic reactions to sesame are increasing in incidence over the past several years. Sesame is the 9th most common food allergy among children and adults. Approximately 0.23% of the U.S population are allergic to sesame. Although 0.23% seems like a small number, the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) researchers estimate that 17% of food-allergic children […]
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