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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 New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Florida, and  Illinois from our allergy and asthma practice. What are telehealth visits? Also called telemedicine visits, telehealth visits are healthcare appointments that are conducted virtually – either over the … 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

Asthma is a common illness in childhood, but almost four times as many adults have asthma as children. While the roughly 26 million Americans aged 18 and older have essentially the same disease, there are variations in symptoms, medications used, and challenges faced. Variations If you are an older person with asthma, it’s important to be aware of a few things that can make a big difference with regard to effective symptom prevention and treatment. It’s common for asthma symptoms to subside as children get older. That said, for those who are diagnosed with asthma as an adult, at least … Continue Reading

Allergic conditions may affect the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and even the lungs. Some people have allergies from the time they are quite young. Others develop allergic responses to environmental elements, foods, or medicines over time. The difficulty with allergies is that if you aren’t familiar with the nature of the allergic condition, symptoms may be missed or mistaken for something they are not. For many, it is not until they begin working with a skilled allergist in the St. Charles, IL area that they discover the true extent of their symptoms. An allergist may also be called an immunologist, … Continue Reading

You may look forward to the crisp fall air or the changing of the leaves. If you’re an allergy sufferer, though, autumn brings suffering as well as beautiful foliage and a chill in the air. The Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois is here fall and year-round to properly diagnose the cause of your disruptive symptoms so that you can get relief. Seasonal Allergies There are many types of allergies. You may be allergic to some insects, foods, or drugs. Any time you come in contact with these allergens swelling, nausea, hives or even severe … Continue Reading

The honeybee is arguably the most beneficial of insects. Aside from making 200 million pounds of honey annually, it is estimated that bees pollinate 50 percent of all fruits and vegetables. Imagine how limited our diets would be without them! Yet in the one percent of the population with allergies to insect venom, these bees and four other types of stinging insects inspire fear. The venom from yellow jackets, paper wasps, hornets, and fire ants, also contain proteins that affect the skin and immune system. These proteins cause pain and swelling in anyone. In those with allergies, serious discomfort, swelling, … Continue Reading

Asthma does not exist in a vacuum. Asthma is connected to a number of other conditions and diseases. Characterized by breathing difficulties, this condition can be caused by other illnesses, and it can trigger other problems. Since asthma is related to so many other diseases, it’s important to have access to specialists near Elgin with a diverse breadth of experience. The doctors at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois specialize in asthma, but they also specialize in a range of related conditions including: AllergiesEosinophilic esophagitis or esophageal inflammationEczemaAllergic rhinitis or hayfeverSinusitis While asthma may be … Continue Reading