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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

A rash is any type of skin inflammation, texture change, or discoloration that occurs in the skin. There are many different types of rashes and underlying causes. While some rashes can be caused by simple factors like hot and humid weather, others are more complex and can be due to underlying medical issues such as an allergic reaction. At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates in Crystal Lake, Illinois, our team of board-certified allergy specialists work closely with patients to identify allergy-related rashes and provide effective treatment options, such as both medicines and holistic therapies. All this is to help you … Continue Reading

At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates, Inc, we understand how bothersome it can be when allergies cause chronic coughing and trouble breathing. These problems due to allergies in patients around the areas of Elgin and Crystal Lake, IL, can significantly impact one’s quality of life. If you are dealing with constant problems due to seasonal or environmental allergies, we can help! Chronic cough Chronic coughing can not only be a nuisance, but it may be a sign of other coexisting conditions that may require attention to improve one’s health, sleep, and overall quality of life. Coughing is the body’s normal … Continue Reading

Allergies can make you feel terrible for days at a time, and unfortunately, medications can’t always provide enough relief. Adults that suffer from seasonal allergies or allergic asthma may require extra sick days and have difficulty sleeping. Likewise, allergies can interfere with children’s academic performance, enjoyment of sports and other activities, and overall quality of life. The doctors at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates/Food Allergy Center of Illinois offer allergy treatment for patients in Crystal Lake and Elgin, IL, and the Greater Chicagoland area to reduce or eliminate symptoms and find long-lasting relief.   Benefits of allergy treatment Allergies are caused … Continue Reading

Seasonal allergies can make school or work feel impossible, and they can also trigger asthma. If allergies are affecting your quality of life, Dr. Askenazi, Dr. Hahn, and Meredith can help. Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates  offers allergy and lung function testing to patients in Crystal Lake and Elgin, Illinois. We want to provide relief to patients who suffer from allergies.  Please visit our website to find out the daily pollen count to help manage your daily symptoms.   Allergies and pollen count More than 50 million Americans suffer from hay fever each year. Allergies are triggered when your body identifies … Continue Reading

At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates in Crystal Lake and Elgin , IL, we understand the constant struggle some of our patients face in their never-ending battle with allergies. Dr. Hahn and Dr. Askenazi are dedicated to helping you fight allergies in your everyday life using environmental, holistic approaches. Dr. Hahn and Dr. Askenazi understand that controlling what you are exposed to ultimately and what you eat makes a difference in your immune health. A holistic, natural approach to fighting allergies begins with education. Dr. Hahn and Dr. Askenazi feel that it is incredibly important for each of their patients … Continue Reading

Telemedicine is becoming increasingly common amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has actually been used for many years by doctors and hospitals across the globe to provide care when people need it most. No longer just a solution for getting medical care when you are on a vacation or otherwise unable to physically get to your doctor’s office, telehealth services are an effective way of delivering and receiving allergy and asthma care. At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates in Crystal Lake and Elgin, IL, we are proud to offer this convenient, safe, and time-saving service to our patients. What are the benefits of telemedicine for … Continue Reading

With the social distancing restrictions currently in place in many areas due to the COVID19 pandemic, you have likely been using your phone or computer more frequently than ever before to talk to your loved ones or coworkers. At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates in Crystal Lake, IL and Elgin, IL, we are proud to use the same technologies to offer telehealth online visits for both new and current patients from Illinois. What are telehealth visits? Also called telemedicine visits, telehealth visits are healthcare appointments that are conducted virtually – either over the phone or online – rather than in … Continue Reading

COVID19 has dramatically changed all our lives in recent months, and the way that we provide health care is no exception. At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates in Crystal Lake, IL, and Elgin, IL, we are keeping our office open with enhanced, stringent protocols to serve patients who need to visit us in person, but we are also offering new telemedicine services to enable us to provide care if you are unable or would prefer not to visit the office. Learn more about the advantages of telemedicine below! Benefits of telemedicine visits At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates, seeing and interacting with our patients is truly the … Continue Reading

Food is an integral part of our lives. Our body uses food as fuel to give us the energy we need to get through our days. However, some patients deal with food allergies, which can make certain foods problematic or even life-threatening to consume. When this occurs, patients need to get tested for food allergies . Food allergy testing is available with our board-certified allergists and immunologists, Dr. Noga Askenazi, Dr. Eugenia Hahn and Meredith Cirrincione CPA at Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates and The Food Allergy Center of Illinois. Patients in the communities of Crystal Lake, IL and Elgin, … Continue Reading