Allergy season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean we’ll be saying goodbye to allergies for the rest of the year. Fall brings new allergens like ragweed pollen along with dust mite and food allergies which are year-round. Fall allergy triggers are different but can cause just as many symptoms
There is much that is still unknown about COVID-19 and its symptoms. While many people experience the typical symptoms of cough, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell, there are other symptoms that appear in some COVID patients. Physicians are beginning to see urticaria, also known as hives, and other
Do you want to reduce frown lines and crow’s feet with minimal downtime? Then you may want to consider botox! Botox is one of the most common facial rejuvenation procedures. Botox has risen in popularity in the last five years. As it becomes more popular, we want our patients to
Did you know that allergy symptoms can occur after contact with various metals? These metals may be cobalt or chrome, stainless steel, and titanium which are common metals used for orthopedic or other implants. Nickel is also a popular metal allergy that affects between 10% and 15% of the general
The allergists at NY Allergy & Sinus Centers are here to help you decide when to get an antibody test and how to analyze your results.
Did you know that at least 0.2% of children and adults in the United States are allergic to sesame? This may not seem like a huge percentage, but it estimates about 1.5 million Americans with a sesame allergy. Sesame allergy approaches the prevalence rates of a number of well-known allergens
At NY Allergy & Sinus Centers, we offer a variety of treatment options to get you feeling better fast. Here is what you need to survive this allergy season.
Here are some of the low-risk approved activities and ones that you should take precautions for even if you are vaccinated.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in individuals 18 years of age and older. Johnson & Johnson recently completed the third and final phase of its safety and efficacy trial. The company announced that the Phase
Nasal irrigation bottles are used to clean the nasal cavity. Physicians recommend nasal irrigation to treat various sinus conditions. These bottles help to remove dirt, pollen, dust, and other residues; but did you know that they may also harbor bacteria that may reinfect the sinuses upon rinsing? Several studies reference
It’s an interesting time in terms of vaccine development. There are new technologies involved. The Covid-19 vaccines(Pfizer & Moderna) are the first RNA vaccines approved for use in the US, and these RNA vaccines, in general, have a fairly low incidence of allergic reactions. Most vaccines have about a one
There are currently two vaccines authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. These vaccines are made using messenger RNA, or mRNA, a technology that delivers genetic code to cells, and requires two shots. Both vaccines showed efficacy of over 90% preventing symptomatic COVID infection.
