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Why is it hazy, is there smoke from Canada in the sky? No it is actually pollen. Yes it is pollen coming from the trees and grasses in the spring and ragweed and weeds in the fall. The plants are pollinating at extreme levels and this creates a powdery cover over the city. I call this “plant pollution.” The pollen grains are microscopic down to 10-70 microns in size allowing the pollen grains or their fragments to get down into our lungs and cause anywhere from an allergic reaction to an... READ MORE

Suffering with allergies can be miserable. You can feel fatigued, tired, trouble sleeping many times this can even lead to depression. There is now access to over-the-counter medication‘s for all allergies. These include antihistamines, nasal sprays, nasal decongestants. The problem is when they don’t work or help. Most often you may be using the wrong medication or you may be using a medication that is for allergies and you actually are not suffering from allergies. Skin testing is the... READ MORE

Most of us love to snuggle up to our cat or dog, and many of us sleep with our pets. There are many pet owners in the United States. Approximately 66% (86 million) of households own a pet. Dogs and cats are the most popular. A pet provides so many benefits to the family and for that reason it is important to figure out a way to keep the pet. If someone in the family suffers from allergies, trying the over-the-counter antihistamines, washing the sheets of the bed in hot water weekly, keep... READ MORE

Spring has sprung, Kansas City! And for many people, that means springtime allergies are upon us. Everyone has been anxious to get outside while social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get outside and enjoy the tulips, the flowering trees and the warmer weather, but remember the tree pollen has started to fly — Elm, Maple and Juniper trees were the first to pollinate and are in full bloom! Let’s talk about what this means for your allergies. What is pollen, anyway?  The... READ MORE

Asthma is a chronic disease that is inherited and can affect anyone at any age. The triggers for an asthma flare up or an “Asthma Attack” are typically viruses, allergies, exercise, and reflux. Warning! There has been an increase in emergency department visits and even deaths related to asthma attacks occurring during a thunderstorm. There is growing data that during severe thunderstorms in the spring and summer individuals may suffer from a severe asthma attack. These attacks are more... READ MORE