Eczema 101: Everything You Need to Know
Eczema is a skin condition that’s most common in babies and children, but it can afflict teens and adults as well. Because it’s a chronic condition that has no …
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How Do I Know I Have Allergies?
Did you know that more than 8 percent of adults are diagnosed with allergies? If you have symptoms of allergies, like sinus problems, watery eyes, and rashes, but don’t …
Getting Back into the Swing of Things and Avoiding Tendinitis
You’ve probably heard of tendons but maybe are unsure of what they do and why they are important. Tendons are the connective tissue that attaches bone to muscle. If …
Summer-Specific Causes of Hives
Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illnesses in the US, and over 50 million Americans deal with various types of allergies throughout the year. Allergies come in …
Can I Prevent Osteoporosis?
Around 53 million Americans either have osteoporosis or have low bone density and are at risk of the disease and related complications. The team at Rheumatology and Allergy Institute …
Signs Your Child May Have Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease affects about 1 out of 10,000 children under the age of 5 every year in the United States and other western countries as well. Although rare, it …
Symptoms of an Insect Allergy
Experts estimate that about 3% of adults are allergic to insect bites and stings, and less than 1% of children are. However, 90-100 people die annually from anaphylaxis resulting …
5 Common Asthma Triggers
Do you have asthma? You’ve probably noticed certain things set off an attack or make attacks worse. Also, certain times of the year can be more challenging than others. …
Effective Treatments for Connective Tissue Disease
Your connective tissue plays a central role in your body. As its name suggests, it connects structures in your body, but it also supports and in some cases even …
Can My Osteoporosis Be Reversed?
Osteoporosis is a condition that occurs when your body can’t keep up with replacing bone. When this happens, you’re more prone to fractures, and these can start a downward …