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March 13, 2019 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The most common cause in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area for itchy, red eyes in the Spring and Fall high pollen seasons is inflammation of the thin membrane covering the eyeballs (i.e., conjunctivae). This inflammation is triggered by allergen exposure to susceptible individuals. However, inflammation to the conjunctivae can also be […]
Read MoreMarch 04, 2019 | Black & Kletz Allergy
In the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area, tree pollen usually begins to pollinate in mid-February. The pollination is usually dependent upon the weather such that towards the end of Winter, when it first becomes warm outside, pollen begins to be released from the trees. Depending on the temperatures, tree pollination can occur […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2019 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Acute sinusitis may also be referred to as acute rhinosinusitis or more commonly as a classic “sinus infection.” By definition, the symptoms of acute sinusitis will last less than 4 weeks in duration, rather than the 12 weeks or more necessary to characterize a sinus infection as chronic sinusitis or a chronic sinus infection. Of […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2019 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Nasal polyps (i.e., nasal polyposis) are soft tissue growths that form on the lining of the nasal passages and inside the sinuses (i.e., air-filled cavities within the facial bones). They are painless and non-cancerous. They are usually in the shape of teardrops and characteristically look like glistening moist grapes. Nasal polyps generally develop when the […]
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2019 | Black & Kletz Allergy
In this ever increasing complicated and stressful world that we live in, many individuals find themselves complaining of fatigue. Most people chalk it up to being overworked or to too much stress in their lives, but fatigue can be a symptom of a multitude of illnesses. Amongst these ailments, fatigue is often a symptom of […]
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2019 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Do probiotics have a role in preventing allergies? While some studies demonstrated a protective effect of probiotics on the development of eczema, other studies have shown no effect on the development of other allergic diseases. In view of the conflicting results of various studies, probiotics are not currently recommended for preventing allergies. How about fish […]
Read MoreDecember 31, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As we approach the Winter in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan (Mid-Atlantic) area, the temperatures naturally fall and the resulting cold air can play havoc with many people. “Allergic” signs and symptoms may appear in allergic patients as well as non-allergic individuals. The “allergic” symptoms can vary in intensity and they commonly affect […]
Read MoreDecember 13, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
About 2% of children in the United States are allergic to cow’s milk. The condition usually begins in the first year of life and can affect both breastfed and formula-fed infants. A majority of the children usually “outgrow” the allergy by 5 years of age, however not all children “outgrow” milk allergies. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions […]
Read MoreNovember 14, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Every year, thousands of people in the U.S. get very sick from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines. People with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (e.g., emphysema, chronic bronchitis) are at a higher risk than the general population for complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. Asthma and COPD cause the airways of the lungs to swell. In […]
Read MoreNovember 14, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Many individuals are unsure whether they have sinusitis (i.e., sinus infection) vs. typical “allergies.” Sinusitis generally refers to infected sinuses, however, sinusitis technically means “inflammation of the sinuses.” Typically, sinusitis is a direct result of either a “cold” or allergies (i.e., allergic rhinitis, hay fever). The symptoms of each condition are usually very similar and the differences can […]
Read MoreOctober 24, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Approximately 15 million Americans are affected by some form of food allergy and nearly 6 million of those are children under 18 years of age. Many epidemiological studies indicate that the prevalence (i.e., the proportion of individuals in a population having the condition) of food allergy is increasing over the past 2 decades. Genetic and possibly environmental […]
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Histamine is the chemical that is responsible for most allergy-related symptoms. It is usually stored inside cells called mast cells. When one is exposed to allergens that he or she has been previously sensitized to, (e.g., pollens, dust mites, molds, animals, certain foods), the preformed specific antibodies react with their proteins (i.e., antigens) which cause […]
Read MoreAugust 24, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As we enter the grass season in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area, it is interesting to note that grasses can cause a multitude of symptoms. These symptoms may vary from mild to severe and are most notable from the months of May through July in the mid-Atlantic region. Grasses have been implicated […]
Read MoreJuly 24, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
“Exercise-induced asthma” or “exercise-induced bronchospasm” is a condition in which individuals develop asthma symptoms only when exercising. The bronchial tubes become narrowed making it difficult to move air out of the lungs. If one has chronic asthma however, one can still have their asthma triggered by exercising, but in addition, their asthma may be exacerbated by other factors such […]
Read MoreJune 24, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Molds are fungi that grow in the form of multicellular filaments that are called hyphae. Fungi that grow in a single celled environment are called yeasts. Mildew is also a fungus that closely resembles mold; however, the color of mildew tends to be white whereas mold tends to be black, blue, green, or red. Regardless, […]
Read MoreJune 24, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Sinuses are air filled cavities within the facial bones. They are located behind the forehead (e.g., frontal), behind the eyes (e.g., ethmoid, sphenoid), and behind the cheek bones (i.e., maxillary). The membranes lining the inside of these cavities secrete mucus which normally drains into the nasal cavity through small openings. When the nasal cavity becomes […]
Read MoreMay 24, 2018 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The common cold is the most common cause of a cough. It usually subsides spontaneously after 2 to 3 weeks. However, a persistent cough may be the first sign of a more serious disease process. A chronic cough (defined as lasting for more than 8 weeks in adults and more than 4 weeks in children) […]
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