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November 7, 2016 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Allergy shots are synonymous with other terms such as allergy immunotherapy, allergy injections, allergy desensitization, and allergy hyposensitization. The allergy shots Gainesville, VA residents rely upon are the same allergy shots that have been given in the U.S. for over 100 years. They have been an important method of preventing and/or diminishing allergy symptoms in tens […]
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2016 | Black & Kletz Allergy
September may be the month to consult an allergy specialist Centreville VA patients turn to, as ragweed pollen counts peak and wreak havoc in allergic individuals in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area including the following cities in Northern Virginia: McLean, VA, Tysons Corner, VA, Vienna, VA, Fairfax, VA, Arlington, VA, Great Falls, VA, Falls Church, […]
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 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 MoreOctober 6, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As the temperatures are dropping and the leaves are starting to “fall”, the ragweed and other weed pollen counts are also gradually decreasing, but the mold spores will be a significant trigger of asthma and allergy symptoms in the coming few months for sensitized individuals. Mold is a fungus which can cause bothersome symptoms in […]
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As summer draws to a close and schools reopen across our region, most of us look forward to cooler days and fall colors. But if you are one of several million Americans who suffer from “Hay Fever” (“seasonal allergic rhinitis,” as it is more accurately named) to ragweed, the rising levels of pollen from ragweed are sure […]
Read MoreJune 4, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Hay Fever in the DC area is manifested by tree and grass pollens in the Spring and ragweed pollen in the Fall. More specifically, the tree pollen usually begins to pollinate towards the end of February each year and continue pollinating into May or even early June. Grass pollen usually begins to pollinate in May and the […]
Read MoreApril 1, 2014 | Black & Kletz Allergy
What is hay fever? It’s a common term in vogue to refer to the symptoms of sneezing, runny noses, stuffy noses, and itchy red, watery eyes, triggered by exposure to pollen. However, these are not usually caused by hay and not associated with fever! “Allergic Rhinitis” is a more accurate term as it describes the […]
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