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August 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The food we consume everyday contains many natural and artificial additives. Most of these additives to food are chemicals and biological substances. In most of the cases, they are usually either preservatives or coloring substances. Though additives have been used for hundreds of years, there has been an increase in the number and variety of […]
Read MoreAugust 4, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Asthma and allergies are quite common in pregnancy. Although complications from asthma and allergies are much less common, approximately 1% of pregnant women suffer from asthma during their pregnancy. Many more suffer from allergic rhinitis (i.e., hay fever) and other allergies (e.g., food, medication). Allergy symptoms due to allergies tend to be worse in […]
Read MoreJuly 6, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Do you suffer from allergy symptoms when you go near a pet? Do you suffer chronic allergy symptoms when living in the presence of a pet? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, then you may in fact have a pet allergy. The classic symptoms in someone who has a pet allergy […]
Read MoreJune 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Lupin is a legume and belongs to the same plant family as peanuts. In some countries, it is widely grown as a flowering plant for animal feed. In other countries, lupin beans, which are actually the seeds of lupin, are used in the human diet. Lupin beans are high in antioxidants, dietary fiber, and protein […]
Read MoreJune 15, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Swelling episodes may occur randomly in individuals. The medical term for such swelling occurrences is “angioedema.” These episodic swellings may occur alone or they may occur in conjunction with hives (i.e., urticaria) and/or generalized itching (i.e., pruritus). The severity, duration, and location of the swelling episode(s) may vary greatly from one individual to another. It […]
Read MoreMay 24, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Eczema, eczematous dermatitis or atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the largest organ of our bodies, the skin. It is a common long-term disorder which affects about 10-12% of children and 1-2% of adults. In 60% of the cases, onset occurs during the first year of life. The incidence of eczema seems to […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Do you hear ringing, roaring, clicking, buzzing, humming, or hissing sound in your ear or ears? If the answer to this question is yes, then you suffer from a condition called tinnitus. Tinnitus is a disorder in which one classically hears a “ringing” of the ears. As mentioned above, the ringing may also be described […]
Read MoreApril 22, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Mast cells are a type of white blood cells. They are an important part of our immune system as they help us fight off infections and other invaders. Mast cells contain granules which contain a variety of chemical substances (e.g., histamine, heparin, tryptase, serotonin, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, cytokines). These chemical substances have effects on the body […]
Read MoreApril 1, 2021 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Spring is in the air and many individuals are suffering. Although many are experiencing the signs and symptoms of hay fever (i.e., allergic rhinitis), not all of these individuals are allergic to the Spring pollens. In a typical Spring hay fever patient, the symptoms are generally due to an allergy to either tree pollen, grass […]
Read MoreMarch 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 […]
Read MoreMarch 5, 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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 1, 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 […]
Read MoreJanuary 8, 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 […]
Read MoreDecember 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 […]
Read MoreDecember 1, 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 […]
Read MoreNovember 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 […]
Read MoreNovember 3, 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 […]
Read MoreOctober 5, 2020 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Eosinophils are types of white blood cells which are part of our normal immune system. They tend to be elevated in allergic disorders. Eosinophils also play an important role in protecting us from certain infections and infestations from parasitic organisms. Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) refers to a condition where there are excessive numbers of eosinophils in […]
Read MoreOctober 2, 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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