How to Tell the Difference Between Your Child’s Asthma & Allergies
Asthma and allergies are two of the most common chronic conditions that affect children. Since both these conditions are associated with symptoms that involve the airway, it can be hard to tell which your child is experiencing. Below we compare the symptoms of asthma and allergies, describe how to tell the difference and discuss the…
The Relationship Between Allergies & Asthma
Approximately 50 million Americans experience allergies and 25 million have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). It’s often the case that these two conditions go hand-in-hand. We explore more about this link below. What Are the Symptoms of Allergies & Asthma? Allergies and asthma are both linked to respiratory symptoms,…
Everything You Need to Know About Pollen
May is the best time to enjoy the flowers at Lyndale Park Rose Garden, but it’s also one of the worst times for those with pollen allergies. Below we review everything you need to know about what pollen is, how to track pollen counts and how to limit your exposure. What’s Pollen? Pollen is the…
Can Wearing a Mask Help Your Allergies?
Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the awakening flora at Tamarak Nature Preserve and watch evening thunderstorms roll through the city through an open window. But spending time outside can mean experiencing unpleasant springtime allergy symptoms. Fortunately, one study shows that wearing a face mask can not only help protect you from COVID-19, but also prevent exposure to…
How Spring Allergies Affect Your Ears
Spring is a season full of flowers, evening thunderstorms and refreshing rain. But these things can also mean seasonal allergies and uncomfortable symptoms involving your ears. We explore the link between spring allergies and ear problems below. Barometric Pressure Changes There is fluid within the inner ear that helps the balance and hearing systems function…
Think you have a penicillin allergy? The good news is you may not!
Roughly 10% of the population believes they have a penicillin allergy. The truth is that fewer than 10% of people with a reported penicillin allergy actually have one. This topic has garnered significant attention recently after a large review article published by the Journal of the American Medical Association highlighted this important issue. The article…
Fall Allergy Prevention
People who suffer from allergies may start sneezing and wheezing in the fall, but there are things they can do to ease their seasonal misery. Climate change may actually be causing an earlier and longer fall allergy season and wind can carry the pollen from ragweed, grasses and trees up to 100 miles from its…
How an allergist helps get your asthma under control
Watch below to hear Cherie Zachary, MD, discusses how an allergist can work with you to make sure the asthma medications you’re using are the most effective.
Handling Allergies During the Holidays
Midwest Allergy & Asthma is proud to announce that Dr. Cherie Y. Zachary was selected by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) to share education about ‘Handling Allergies during the Holidays’. Dr. Zachary was featured on the radio during the ACAAI meeting and is also the expert highlighted on local radio stations…
Peanut Free Day!
The Midwest Allergy & Asthma team proudly facilitated Peanut Free Day at the Saint Paul Saints game this past Sunday. The entire stadium elimiated peanuts from their menu. Everything from plain old peanuts to Reeses Peanut Butter Cups were removed from the shelves. Additionally, the Saints agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to…