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September 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 4, 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 MoreMarch 18, 2015 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Spring is rapidly approaching in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and that means many people will be suffering from hay fever (allergic rhinitis). In the early Spring, tree pollen is mainly responsible for the symptoms that cause hay fever. There are of course molds in the air simultaneously, but they are always present in Washington. In the DC […]
Read MoreDecember 15, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
The onset of winter in the Washington DC metro area has brought two cold-related health problems to the forefront. The first one concerns many people with respiratory disorders like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Cold dry air is a known irritant to the respiratory passages and can trigger an increase in the frequency and severity of respiratory symptoms […]
Read MoreNovember 20, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
With the onset of cold weather, some children and adults with a history of asthma are experiencing flare-up of their symptoms. Breathing in cold, dry air can irritate and inflame the lungs, causing acute exacerbations of one’s asthma. The other common triggers of asthma symptoms are viral infections, which are usually more common in winter months. The viral infections […]
Read MoreNovember 12, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As Winter approaches, people with dust, mold, and pet allergies tend to suffer more than those with pollen allergies. Pollen levels in the mid-Atlantic region (Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, etc.) become immeasurable once the first frost occurs. The first frost usually occurs by November in our region of the country. Therefore, when people experience the typical allergy symptoms […]
Read MoreJuly 28, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
A very common question that has been raised by many patients and especially parents of children with environmental and food allergies is: Why are we experiencing more and more allergies and asthma in the DC area now compared to a generation ago? While it is possible that we are now able to detect and recognize allergic disorders more […]
Read MoreJuly 21, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As the tree and grass pollen season is winding down in the Washington DC area, “summer colds” are playing a bigger role in symptoms that include stuffy nose, runny nose, eye irritation, sore throat, and cough in many people. Also read: Sinus Infection vs. Cold: Symptoms & Treatment Options The common cold is caused by a […]
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