Woman vacuuming to remove dust mites and reduce allergy symptoms

Can Dust Mites Trigger an Asthma Flare-Up?

  Restless nights. Sneezing fits. Tightness in your chest. These symptoms are common when dust mites are present. If you’re feeling unwell within your own home, this allergen may be to blame. While they may be small but mighty, they are not impossible to defeat. At Allergy & Asthma Specialists, we’ve been helping patients across

Adult man completing a spirometry test to evaluate lung function for asthma diagnosis

What to Expect from Allergic Asthma Testing

  Struggling with wheezing, coughing or shortness of breath, especially around common Northeast allergens like pollen, dust or pets? If you live in the Greater Philadelphia area, your symptoms could be tied to allergic asthma triggered by allergens in your environment. But how can you be sure? The answer starts with the proper testing.  

Back-to-School Allergy Survival Guide

Plan Smart. Stay Safe. Lead with Confidence. Back-to-school season is usually about fresh notebooks, new friends, and a sense of routine. But if you’re the parent of a child with a food allergy, those first-day nerves can quickly spiral into full-blown worry. For families managing peanut allergy, asthma, and allergies, or multiple sensitivities, every school

1 in 5 People Struggle with Allergies, But Are You Getting the Right Treatment?

  Millions of Americans battle allergy symptoms every single day, sneezing, stuffy noses, itchy eyes, and endless fatigue. It’s become so common, most people don’t even question it anymore. But here’s a truth that might stop you in your tracks: Most people are treating their allergies all wrong. If you’re reading this, chances are either

Man sneezing at home in the Philadelphia area next to his allergy medications

Allergy Shots vs. Over-the-Counter Allergy Medications

  Seasonal sneezing and itchy eyes got you down? You’re not alone. More than 100 million Americans suffer from some type of allergy each year, and seasonal allergies are common in the Philadelphia region, especially during spring and fall pollen peaks. While over-the-counter (OTC) medications offer quick fixes, they might not be enough to keep