Patient Education

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Pollen Counts

Having trouble with your allergies? Find out why by viewing the latest allergy report for our area provided by The National Allergy Bureau Pollen and Mold Report.
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Allergic Rhinitis

Learn more about the allergy symptoms caused when a person with allergic rhinitis breathes in an allergen such as pollen, mold, animal dander, or dust.
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Food Allergies

Learn more at the Food Allergy Research and Education website which is a great resource for people with food allergies. Click on the button below.

Alpha-gal Allergy

If you are you allergic to beef and pork, you may also be allergic to gelatin. Read about the ground-breaking testing available for this allergy otherwise known as also known as meat allergy or Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA). You can learn all about this type of allergy and its symptoms at Dr. Tina Merritt’s blog post.

WEBINAR REPLAY: Taking a Bite Out of Alpha-Gal Syndrome: How to Prevent and Manage Tick-Borne Food Allergy, January 31, 2024

In this recorded webinar, viewers will gain a comprehensive introduction to Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS)—a tick-borne condition that causes an allergic reaction to mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients, such as certain pharmaceuticals and vaccines, after exposure to the alpha-gal sugar molecule.

The session covers:

  • The latest scientific insights and developments around AGS
  • How AGS is diagnosed and tested
  • Key support needs for AGS patients of all ages
  • Navigating dietary restrictions and becoming an “ingredient detective”
  • Pharmaceutical considerations including OTC meds, prescriptions, and vaccines
  • Social and emotional challenges in daily life—at work, school, and in healthcare interactions
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