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January 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 8, 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 2, 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 […]
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
It is quite common for individuals to be allergic to mold, particularly in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area. Not only is the humidity elevated in this region, but Washington, DC was built on a swamp. In the Spring, it rains quite often contributing to an increase in moisture and thus mold. […]
Read MoreAugust 30, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Nasal polyps (i.e., nasal polyposis) are soft, benign growths that develop from the lining of the sinuses and nasal cavity. Approximately 4-5% of the general population has nasal polyps. They look like glistening moist grapes and are typically in the shape of teardrops. These new growths result from chronic inflammation of the tissues inside the […]
Read MoreAugust 10, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
As we approach the end of Summer in the coming month, many individuals will begin to experience an increase of their allergy symptoms. In the world of allergies, these symptoms are considered Fall allergies. Typically in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area, ragweed begins to pollinate in mid-August. The release of ragweed […]
Read MoreJuly 26, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
There are different mechanisms that play a role in the causation of adverse and undesirable effects triggered by the consumption of food. In the world of food allergies, It is important to distinguish between these mechanisms in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity to foods require different diagnostic approaches including […]
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
So, you have a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, post-nasal drip, sore throat and coughing and it is the Summertime. Are you confused? You thought allergies occur in the Spring and Fall. You thought that “colds” occur in the Fall and Winter. Well, both “colds” and allergies can occur anytime and Summer is no exception. […]
Read MoreJune 22, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Allergic reactions can sometimes be life-threatening. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms with rapid progression. The manifestations may include generalized itching (i.e., pruritus), hives (i.e., urticaria), swelling (i.e., angioedema) of soft body parts, rapid pulse rate, a precipitous drop in blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal […]
Read MoreJune 9, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Mold allergies are very common, particularly in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan area. The reason why there appears to be a high prevalence of mold-allergic individuals in the Washington, DC metro area may be tied to the fact that Washington, DC was built on a swamp. The climate in this mid-Atlantic region […]
Read MoreMay 18, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Mammalian meat allergy which is also known as alpha-gal syndrome causes an immediate hypersensitivity reaction hours after eating beef, pork, lamb, venison, or any other mammalian meat product. Although the allergy was first described in patients with hives (i.e., urticaria) and severe life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis, there is now a new phenotype of mammalian […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
It is the Spring now and people will be spending a lot more time outdoors. Activities such as hiking, gardening, landscaping, golf, and picnicking tend to pick up in the Spring when the temperatures are warmer and these activities are generally enjoyed until the late Fall in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan […]
Read MoreApril 12, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes frequent symptoms of coughing, chest tightness, wheezing and/or shortness of breath. If the symptoms are less frequent than twice a week during the daytime and less than twice a month during the nights, it is termed “intermittent” asthma. If the symptoms are more frequent […]
Read MoreApril 3, 2023 | Black & Kletz Allergy
Of all the ailments that people seek an allergist’s care for, one of the most bothersome conditions is hives (i.e., urticaria). A hive can be described as an itchy red blotch or welt that can occur anywhere on the skin. A hive can be flush with the skin or it can be a raised bump. […]
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