Allergies vs. Sinus Infection: What’s the Difference and When to Visit Us

Ragweed pollen affects many people each fall. In spring, you have tree pollen. Summer brings grass and weed pollen. All year, you may deal with allergies to mold, pet dander, dust mites, and more. How do you know when it’s … Continue reading

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Coastal Allergies: Why Living Near the Ocean May Trigger Sinus Issues

Allergy sufferers who live near the ocean may find relief from the most common flower, tree, and weed pollen allergies due to the breezy conditions and coastal terrain. Pollen spores have a harder time staying in one place when it’s … Continue reading

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Allergy Load & Histamine Burden: Why You May React Worse Later in the Day

You wake up and feel great. As morning progresses to afternoon, and afternoon progresses to evening, you feel lousy. You don’t understand what caused the sudden change and wonder if you’re coming down with something.  Late-day allergy fatigue is real, … Continue reading

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Preparing an Allergy-Safe Start to School: For Teachers, Nurses, and Parents

The start of a new school year is fast approaching. Due to the prevalence of childhood allergies. Per the CDC, more than 25% of children have at least one allergy. Of those kids, 18.9% have seasonal allergies, 10.8% have eczema, … Continue reading

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Immunology and Asthma in Connection to Airborne Viruses

Fresno’s climate and surrounding agricultural and forested lands often impact the air quality. These factors already make life a little more difficult if you have asthma. When you take an already compromised respiratory system and add an airborne virus like … Continue reading

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Plant Selection for Allergy-Safe Gardens: Leveraging OPALS 2025 Guidance

The colors and beauty of a fragrant lower garden create a calming, tranquil area for relaxation. A thriving vegetable and herb garden fills your refrigerator with fresh produce. Excess vegetables can be canned or frozen to last the winter.  Gardening … Continue reading

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Insect Sting & Bite Allergies Are Rising – Here’s What You Need to Know

Are you finding that insect bites and stings affect you more than in the past? Maybe you’ve developed a new allergy out of the blue, or your existing allergy is worsening. You’re not alone.  Reports show that insect allergies are … Continue reading

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Personalized Medicine: Tailoring Asthma Treatments to the Individual

The Golden State ranks 4th for Health Care Quality and Public Health. The state’s residents enjoy having a #7 ranking for health care in general. That’s great news for anyone dealing with asthma.  California is known for innovation in many … Continue reading

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Early Introduction of Allergenic Foods: What Parents Need to Know

Any parent knows how hard it is to watch your child go through an illness or deal with severe allergies. We do everything we can to keep our kids safe, healthy, and happy.  Food allergies are one of the challenges … Continue reading

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How Urban Living Intensifies Allergy Symptoms: Exploring the “Heat Island” Effect

City life offers so much to do and see with lush greens, a bounty of restaurants and shops, museums, theaters, and so much more. In Fresno alone, there are around 4,600 retail food facilities, which include restaurants, markets, bakeries, and … Continue reading

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Pediatric Spirometry Testing: What Is It and What to Expect for Your Upcoming Test

One of the toughest things you go through as a parent is your child’s anxiety. Medical anxiety is especially challenging, as you know the importance of the doctor’s visit, but you also don’t want to dismiss your child’s fear. Pediatric … Continue reading

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