COVID-19 Updates

Posted on May 17, 2020 in Advisory, Allergies, Asthma, Blog, Seasons May 14, 2020 We are continuing to offer appointments with telehealth options via phone call or secure video call.  If you are coming into the office, for any reason, Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists asks that you wear a face covering; this applies to both patients and guardians. A cloth mask that covers your nose and your mouth is fine in the office, if: 1) you are coming for an...
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Even Olympians Have Asthma

Posted on Aug 16, 2016 in Asthma, Blog, Seasons “As athletes compete in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, more than a few will be reaching for their inhaler to deal with asthma symptoms. Asthma is the most common chronic condition among Olympic athletes, according to a 2012 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study looked at athletes in the five Summer and Winter Olympic Games between 2002 and 2010 and found...
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Back to School and Food Allergies

Posted on Aug 9, 2016 in Allergies, Anaphylaxis, Blog, Seasons “Many of us are preparing to send our children back to school, but for parents of the more than six million children with a food allergy, back to school means more than just buying supplies and clothes. As Serese Cole reports in Health Check, it means making sure your student is safe at school.” Read the full article here.
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Allergies, Asthma, and College

Posted on Jul 19, 2016 in Allergies, Asthma, Blog, Events, Seasons You’re a teenager with allergies or asthma and later this year you’ll be heading off to college. You may be thinking, “I have tons of time to get myself together before I leave.” Not so much. Start now to consider how you’ll shift gears. Read the full article on the ACAAI website here.
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Thanksgiving and Food Allergies

Posted on Nov 26, 2014 in Advisory, Anaphylaxis, Blog, Recipes, Seasons

It’s almost time to get your gobble on! With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we thought we’d take some time to talk about food allergy avoidance strategies. Preparation is key (both in the kitchen and in life!)

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It’s Frozen, But Can I Let My Allergies Go? A Guide for Fall and Winter

Posted on Nov 19, 2014 in Allergies, Asthma, Blog, Flu Shots, Seasons

The first freezes of the year herald the end of pollen season–congratulations, you made it! But Fall and Winter come with their own sources of allergy and asthma triggers. Now the things to look out for are mold, dust, Aunt Martha’s fruitcake, and holiday-associated culprits. See below for details.

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