Allergy Treatment

Pediatric allergies can be difficult for our youngest patients, but we understand that they need to be managed to help improve a patient’s quality of life. Dr. Noga Askenazi and her associates at Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois believe in providing expert care for children. When diagnosed with allergies, whether it’s a skin allergy, food allergy, or environmental allergy, Dr. Noga Askenazi and her team take the time to speak to parents about ways to treat these issues. What are Some Treatment Options for Pediatric Allergies? Some treatment options for pediatric allergies include: Antihistamines: … Continue Reading

For many patients with contact dermatitis, itching, inflammation, and redness are common complaints that come alongside rashes known to develop. Working with a professional such as an allergist can determine your food or environmental allergy and start finding ways to reduce the likelihood of these issues. Dr. Noga Askenazi of Crystal Lake, Illinois, is an allergist who can assist in helping you find relief–especially if you are dealing with skin rashes and itching that make it impossible to get through the day without treatment. What are Some Medications Recommended for Patients with Skin Rashes? There are many medications recommended for … Continue Reading

It is not unusual for children to have allergies, whether they be environmental allergies, skin allergies, or food allergies. Fortunately, today’s modern medicine offers many treatment options for a child’s allergy. Patients in Crystal Lake and Elgin, Illinois, can ask Dr. Noga Askenazi and staff, about allergy relief medication that works! At Advanced Allergy and Asthma Association and the Food Allergy Center of Illinois, your child can undergo allergy testing to determine their allergy type and speak to our providers about treatment options. What Medications are Available? In the past, allergy medicine obtained over-the-counter at the local pharmacy was a … Continue Reading

Allergic rhinitis is a medical term for the inflammation of the nasal passages due to an allergen. It affects about 20 percent of Americans and is one the most common illnesses in the United States. While symptoms of allergic rhinitis can occur at any age, they occur most often before the age of 30. Allergic rhinitis can be restrictive for patients and have a major impact on daily activities. Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis The symptoms of allergic rhinitis usually affect the eyes and nose. The allergy may be seasonal (caused by changes in the grass, weed, mold, and pollen) or … Continue Reading

Allergies are common, affecting up to one in five people. Patients in the Elgin, IL area need an allergy doctor they can trust as a true health partner. Dr. Askenazi and the team at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates, provide personalized treatment plans that relieve irritating symptoms. They have decades of experience helping asthma and allergy sufferers maintain better quality of life. Allergies are immune system reactions to certain materials or elements. Different substances such as pet dander, dust, mold, foods, or medications can trigger symptoms, ranging in severity from mild to severe or life-threatening. Allergies can have an impact … Continue Reading

At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates, our goal is for all of our patients to enjoy life without being bothered by persistent symptoms. Once we have identified allergies, we can begin the process of treating them through one of the three basic principles: avoidance, medication, or immunotherapy. Avoidance is one of the best forms of allergy treatments, but can be tricky, depending on the allergen. Things like pollen, mold spores, and house dust are difficult to eliminate completely. Pollens and molds are seasonal and vary greatly depending on weather and the time of the year. Some methods for reducing pollen … Continue Reading

When allergies flare up, the areas that frequently become irritated are the ears, nose, throat, and eyes. For this reason, a person with allergies may schedule a visit with an ear, nose, and throat doctor for the diagnosis and treatment of symptoms such as difficulty breathing, raspy voice, or sore throat. ENT doctors do, in fact, have the ability to examine these areas, but their training has focused on finding and correcting structural problems, not on testing for allergies. More than 50 percent of the time, breathing problems and sore throats are actually an allergy problem. Allergist or ENT – … Continue Reading

Allergies can diminish the quality of life of adults and children. A number of allergens can lead to various symptoms. Fortunately, the caring team of doctors at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois can help. In addition to treating allergies, they treat allergic diseases such as asthma. Our team provides safe and effective treatments in our offices in Crystal Lake and Elgin Providing relief to allergies We offer immunotherapy allergy treatment which involves shots that help the body adjust to an allergen. Although the shots do not cure the allergies, they can help improve symptoms … Continue Reading

As one of the most widely recognized types of antibiotics, penicillin-based drugs are used to treat everything from skin and sinus to chest and urinary tract infections. Yet, Penicillin is not suitable for everyone. It’s estimated 1 of every 15 people are allergic to antibiotics, and penicillin is often to blame. Common allergic reactions include hives, itching, rashes, watery eyes, and runny nose. Rarely, an anaphylactic reaction occurs, which constricts the airways and weakens the pulse. Cramps, nausea, seizures, and fainting can ensue. No one should ever have to go through this worst-case scenario, nor should anyone experience the trauma … Continue Reading

If you are asking the question, “When should I see an allergist?” chances are you are experiencing disruptive and concerning symptoms already. This is reason enough to visit the specialized professionals at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois. In turn, our doctors have a few questions for you. Are symptoms decreasing your quality of life? With more than 50 million Americans experiencing asthma, hay fever, and other related conditions, symptoms such as sneezing and itching are very common and may not need treatment. However, the severity of these conditions can differ widely from person-to-person, and … Continue Reading