by Allergy FYI Team | Jul 10, 2019 | Medications, Treatments
Sulfonamide antibiotics, or sulfa drugs, are synthetic drugs made from a chemical containing sulfur. Most are antibiotics, but some are used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Sulfa antibiotics have been around since 1936. They have a wide range of uses and are...
by Ali Zamani | May 30, 2019 | Allergies, Treatments
Kicking Against the Ticks: How to Be Prepared for an Allergy AttackSummer is here, and with it are all the things you’ve come to know about the changing of the season. You’ll see wasps interfering with picnics, an increase in tissue consumption, and lots of...
by Allergy FYI Team | Jan 7, 2019 | Treatments
Angioedema is a dermatologic response that often resembles hives. Most commonly, angioedema appears as a sudden but short-term inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes. There are different types of angioedema with a variety of causes including the amount of C1...
by Allergy FYI Team | Jan 6, 2019 | Treatments
Every year in the United States, during spring and fall, about 20 million people face the reality of America’s fifth most common disease–hay fever. Itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, and runny noses keep millions of people who suffer from pollen allergies from going...
by Allergy FYI Team | Nov 22, 2018 | Prescriptions, Treatments
If you suffer from asthma, chances are you clutch onto your inhaler like it’s your lifeline, a defensive weapon against dark, tumultuous moments.For those of you who are new to asthma, inhalers are portable, hand-held devices that provide medicine for your...
by Ali Zamani | Jul 14, 2018 | Allergies, Treatments
Can’t finish your beloved beer or glass of wine without experiencing some discomfort?It’s time to face the facts: you may have an alcohol allergy or intolerance.While alcohol allergy in itself is rare, there are many people who experience alcohol reactions from some...
