Ragweed Season: What You Need to Know As the summer heat begins to fade and the crisp fall weather returns, many people often welcome the first signs of autumn. However, for people who suffer from seasonal allergies, summer fun can quickly turn to fall misery. The main culprit? Ragweed pollen. Affecting an estimated 50 million…
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Back to School Prep for Kids with Asthma & Allergies As the new school year approaches, families everywhere are busy preparing. But for parents of kids with asthma or allergies, that preparation includes a few extra steps, some of which are time-sensitive. Getting ahead of paperwork and taking proactive steps now sets your child up…
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Excessive Heat and Asthma: Understanding the Risks and How to Stay Safe Summers in Oklahoma and across the Southern United States often bring extreme heat and stifling humidity. For individuals with asthma, these high temperatures and high heat index days are more than just uncomfortable – they can pose serious risks to respiratory health. In…
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Alpha-gal Syndrome: How a Tick Bite May Trigger a Life-changing Allergy If you’ve never heard of Alpha-gal Syndrome, you’re not alone. This little-known food allergy has been making headlines in recent years, baffling both patients and doctors with its unusual symptoms and mysterious origins. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at…
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Summer Bites & Stings: A Parent’s Guide to Staying Safe Outdoors There’s nothing quite like summer—late-night cookouts, family road trips, nature hikes, and lazy lake days. But as families head outside to enjoy the sunshine, there’s a buzz (literally) in the air. Biting and stinging insects are out in full force, and for kids especially,…
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Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence: OAAC’s Centennial Celebration For 100 years, the Oklahoma Asthma and Allergy Clinic has been a trusted leader in allergy and asthma care, helping patients across Oklahoma breathe easier and live healthier lives. Our clinic was founded in 1925 as the Balyeat Hay Fever and Asthma Clinic and now stands as…
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