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You may have thought you were in the clear. After all, you never had an allergy as a child. Then, to your alarm, you began experiencing eyes so watery and itchy it’s sometimes tough to drive. You’re missing more work because of the unbearable itch, congestion and sneezing. You can’t run outside or enjoy sports as you did without the roof of your mouth itching uncontrollably, or the sinus pressure cuts your workout short. It wasn’t supposed to happen like this. You’re a grown-up, after all. Shattering the myth The truth is, half of new allergies occur in adults, most … Continue Reading

As a parent, it can be upsetting to watch your child struggle to breathe or to stop participating in normal activities from shortness of breath. A child whose breathing is irregular may be referred to an asthma specialist for lung function testing to determine how well the lungs are working. Dr. Noga Askenazi of Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois have offices located in Elgin and Crystal Lake. What to expect Also, lung function tests are a non-invasive way to assess the lungs and to diagnose respiratory diseases. Lung function tests may be used to … Continue Reading

If you are suffering from allergies or asthma, the team at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates can provide pulmonary testing and treatment to improve quality of life. At our Crystal Lake office, we are experienced in diagnosis and treatment of allergy and asthma conditions related to: Molds, pets, pollen, and dust Food, drugs, insects Skin disorders such as eczema and hives Allergic sinusitis and bronchitis Comprehensive testing We offer a broad range of allergy testing to accurately diagnose specific conditions. This includes skin, patch, and pulmonary function testing. Pulmonary function testing Also known as spirometry, pulmonary function testing measures how allergies are affecting the … Continue Reading

Allergies and asthma often go hand in hand. It’s estimated 90 percent of kids with asthma also have allergies and about 50 percent of asthmatic adults are allergic, making allergic asthma the most common type of asthma. In these cases, dust mites, pollen, and other allergens that cause itching, eye watering, and redness also cause severe wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness characteristic of an asthma attack. During an asthma attack, already inflamed airways become even narrower. Dr. Noga Askenazi and the staff can actually quantify how well your lungs are functioning. Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center … Continue Reading

Your pulmonary system is well orchestrated. The organs and tissues responsible for moving oxygen in and carbon dioxide out operate in harmony. A measure of how well this system works is lung function. Some medical conditions interfere with the way the air moves in and out of the lungs. Some of the conditions that can affect the proper balance necessary for good pulmonary function include: Asthma Emphysema Scleroderma Sarcoidosis Performing lung function tests helps to give Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois clues as to what is affecting your lung functioning and breathing. Dr. Askenazi … Continue Reading

If you have maintained the same fitness regimen, but your athletic performance has suffered with more birthdays, reduced lung capacity may be to blame. As you get older elastic tissues deteriorate and arthritic changes to the rib cage reduce the lungs’ ability to inflate and deflate, and efficiently move air in and out of the lungs. However, you can develop asthma, which affects how the lungs function, at any age. Some people find asthma subsides as they reach adulthood. Many find asthma returns in adulthood. Still others experience asthma symptoms for the first time as an older person. How asthma … Continue Reading

People with allergies have hypersensitive immune systems. Their body mistakenly sees a substance as harmful and reacts by setting off a chain of events that results in bothersome and even life-threatening symptoms. People with asthma have hypersensitive airways. Asthmatics’ respiratory tracts react to triggers. This reaction produces symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and trouble breathing. The most common asthma trigger is allergies. Asthma may be diagnosed with lung function testing. This type of testing is effective once you understand how asthma affects lung function. Asthma’s effect When you breathe in, the lungs help transport oxygen vital for body function. The … Continue Reading

One of every five Americans has either an allergy or asthma. More than half of asthma sufferers also have allergies, making allergic asthma the most common form of this chronic lung disease. Breathing problems are scary. You may suspect inhaling dust, mold, pollen, animal dander, and other allergens are to blame for your respiratory difficulty. Lung function naturally decreases with age, but related diseases are among the world’s most common conditions. These diseases include: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic bronchitis Emphysema The sooner Dr. Noga Askenazi and the staff can get to the root of your symptoms, the sooner … Continue Reading

The pulmonary system has many functions. One of its primary functions is to move air in and out of the lungs. Many conditions can inhibit proper ventilation and potentially lead to chronic diseases. These types of conditions can be classified into two different groups: restrictive and obstructive. Obstructive conditions occur when there is resistance to air flow out of the lungs. Restrictive conditions occur when the muscles do not expand properly and disrupt the flow of air. Lung function tests are a way for doctors to determine the causes of these problems and come up with a plan for treatment. … Continue Reading

There are several different reasons a patient might need to undergo lung function testing. Some may be exhibiting symptoms of a lung disease. Others may already have a diagnosis, but the severity of the condition or the effectiveness of treatment needs to be evaluated. At Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates, we offer a variety of lung function tests to help diagnose and treat our patients in Illinois. Spirometry We conduct this common lung function test in our office. It checks the amount of air you can move out of your lungs and how quickly you are able to do that. … Continue Reading