Allergy Treatment

Allergies can be especially challenging for children, affecting their comfort, sleep, and ability to enjoy everyday activities. As a parent, choosing the right allergy medicine for your child may feel overwhelming given the many options available. At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates S.C. in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Noga Askenazi, Meredith Cirrincione, Susan Bockman and the team understand how important it is to find safe and effective allergy treatments tailored to your child’s needs. If you are wondering about the best allergy medicine for children, here are some common questions parents often ask to help guide their decisions. What types of … Continue Reading

Allergy and sinus issues can disrupt daily life, from mild seasonal sniffles to chronic sinus pressure and congestion. While conventional medications often provide relief, many patients seek natural approaches that address the root causes of their symptoms. At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates S.C. in Elgin and Crystal Lake, Illinois, we guide patients through integrative, evidence-based strategies to manage allergies and maintain sinus health safely and effectively. Here are some frequently asked questions about natural remedies for allergies and sinus care. How can a natural approach help manage seasonal allergies or chronic sinus issues? Natural approaches focus on reducing the … Continue Reading

When a rash develops, you might think it is necessary to visit a dermatologist. However, your rash might be a sign of a food allergy. Food allergy rashes occur more often than you might think and should be evaluated and diagnosed by an allergy specialist. Dr. Noga Askenazi and her team at Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates of Crystal Lake and Elgin, Illinois, can evaluate your condition and provide you with the information you need to avoid the problem again in the future! Let’s look at some frequently asked questions about food allergy rashes. What is a food allergy rash? … Continue Reading

At Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois, we serve patients in and around Elgin and Crystal Lake, Illinois. Many of our patients have concerns about venom allergies and anaphylaxis from insect stings. We offer comprehensive testing for venom allergies and treatment options for those who experience severe reactions to insect stings. What are venom allergies? Venom allergies occur when the immune system reacts abnormally to the proteins found in the venom of certain insects, including bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and even fire ants. These insects inject their venom through their stingers or bites, which … Continue Reading

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 & Asthma Associates S.C. 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: … 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