Tips for managing and treating potential allergic reactions of school children in the Crystal Lake area

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Tips for managing and treating potential allergic reactions of school children in the Crystal Lake area

The majority of adults who have allergies started experiencing symptoms during childhood. In fact, allergies are one of the most chronic diseases among children. Any child can be affected by allergic reactions, but children with family histories of allergic reactions tend to have a greater risk.

Allergies can come in many different forms including skin rashes like eczema, asthma, hay fever, and food allergies. Hay fever is the most common childhood allergy. Its symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, congestion, and itchy, watery eyes. These allergies can be seasonal for some children, while for others they may be year round.

Identifying allergies early is the best way to improve quality of life. It can also help with school age children by decreasing the amount of time they will have to miss due to their allergies.

Allergies can lead to a number of symptoms in children. They are commonly the culprit for chronic nasal congestion that can be particularly problematic for a child’s sleep habits. Early diagnosis and treatment of the underlying allergy can help the child get a better night’s sleep.

Allergies are also notorious for causing ear inflammation that can lead to an increased number of ear infections. Children may have problems hearing, developing speech, and they may experience itching, popping, or stopped up ears.

For school children, allergy symptoms can lead to an increased amount of absences. By seeking diagnosis of potential allergies, you can ensure that your child is properly treated. If your child has severe asthma, it is important to provide the school with their asthma action plan and discuss emergency medications that your child may need.

At Advanced Allergy and Asthma Associates we have years of experience diagnosing and treating allergies in patients of all ages, including children. If your child is experiencing any of the common symptoms of allergies, we recommend that you schedule an appointment as soon as possible so we can develop a treatment plan that can help manage them. If you live in the Crystal Lake area, and you would like to learn more about the services we provide, please call us today.

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Meredith Cirrincione | Dr. Noga Askenazi

Amy Schack, a distinguished board-certified Physician Associate, brings a wealth of expertise to patient care. Specializing in allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, and rashes, Amy is renowned for her commitment to excellence and compassionate approach. With a background in immediate care and orthopedics, she holds a Master's in Physician Assistant studies from Midwestern University and a Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University. A member of esteemed professional associations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Amy Schack instills confidence, ensuring you can trust her unwavering dedication to your health and well-being.


Meredith Cirrincione is a board certified Physician Assistant and specializes in treating allergies, with a focus on asthma, rashes, environmental allergies, chemical and food allergies. She holds a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from The Chicago Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences. She is a Fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. She likes to approach things holistically. She is a strong patient advocate and adored by her patients. She enjoys singing, reading, cooking, and the great outdoors.


Dr. Noga Askenazi is a nationally recognized asthma and allergy specialist who is board certified in pediatric and adult allergy. Her areas of special interest are innovative treatment of rashes, sinusitis, food allergies, asthma and immune disorders. She was past President of the ISAAI (Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology), works on state and national committees for advancement of the allergy field and is a consultant for Advocate, Ascension Health, Northwestern amongst other health care systems. Her joy is helping patients reach their goals after together determining best treatments. Her staff and patients are a chosen family, and she invests in their happiness. She enjoys gardening, biking and cooking to good music.


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