Hickory Allergy & Asthma Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions About Immunotherapy Who is Wheezy? What is IgE? What is anti-IgE treatment? What is the difference between allergy and asthma? Sometimes, at school, I have trouble breathing when I run in PE. What should I do? My doctor prescribed two inhalers for asthma – one for daily use and one to use when I have symptoms. Why should I use an inhaler when I am not having trouble breathing? I have hay fever from spring pollen and also have those same symptoms in the fall. What is the major pollen causing nasal symptoms and headaches in September? What triggers asthma in infants and very young children? I have heard that nasal sprays are addictive. Is this true? My doctor changed my nebulizer medicine from albuterol to Xopenex™. What is the difference? What are allergy shots and how do they work? Who should get allergy shots and do they only help while one is taking them? Does GERD worsen asthma? Do infections aggravate allergies? Are allergies just annoying or can they be a health threat? I am on an inhaled steroid and a "quick relief" medicine. Since inhaled steroids do not relieve symptoms right away, why are they prescribed? Does running a humidifier help allergy symptoms? I use to take albuterol infrequently, but in the last few weeks need it several times a day. What can I do to get back to my old dosing routine? Can I get allergy shots for food allergies and do food allergies disappear with time? I have chronic hives but no allergies have been identified. Are hives always caused by allergy? Is contact dermatitis caused by allergy? Is it important to treat symptoms of common illnesses such as hay fever or itchy eye symptoms? I was stung on the arm by a yellow jacket and had redness and swelling around the area. Am I allergic to yellow jackets? My child has frequent "colds" and the pediatrician has recommended allergy testing. What are these tests and what is involved? Can allergy cause sinusitis? Do you have any self-help tips to deal with chronic sinusitis? Over-the-counter medicines sometimes contain antihistamine, decongestant or both. What is the difference and are both needed? How does pollen trigger allergy symptoms or hay fever? I have itching inside my mouth when I eat certain foods. Is this a food allergy? What plants cause spring and summer hay fever symptoms? I only have nasal and eye symptoms in mid-to-late spring. Is it normal for pollen to irritate the nose or do I have an allergy? Does my asthma medicine need to be adjusted for surgery? What is allergy and can it develop at any age? Do you have any 'Quick Tips'?

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