Summer Camps and Food Allergies: How to Prepare and Keep Your Camper Safe Camp is one of the best parts of childhood — campfires, canoeing, new friends and a little independence. Every child deserves that experience, and kids with food allergies are no exception. It just takes a bit more planning. The good news is…
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May Is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: What Every Oklahoman Should Know Every May, Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic joins the CDC, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)I, and the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in observing National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. This event reminds us that allergic and respiratory…
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Traveling with Asthma & Allergies: What You Need to Know Getting ready for your next vacation is usually loaded with anticipation, but for people with asthma or allergies, it also comes with some concerns. New places and environments can introduce unfamiliar triggers, and while on vacation, you want to focus on fun, not sneezing or…
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Are Bradford Pear Trees a Spring Allergy Trigger in Oklahoma? Every spring across Oklahoma, Bradford pear trees burst into bloom with bright white flowers—and an unmistakable smell. Around the same time, many people begin experiencing sneezing, congestion, headaches, and itchy throats. It’s easy to connect the two. But despite their reputation, Bradford pear trees are rarely…
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Allergy Shots Explained: Immunotherapy for Long-Term Allergy Relief The end of winter is often associated with increasingly warmer weather and longer days. However, for many Oklahomans, this time of year also brings the familiar dread of seasonal allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, and nasal congestion. Over-the-counter medications can provide temporary relief, but they…
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Survival Tactics for Cedar Fever Season Cedar season is back, bringing congestion, fatigue, and other pesky symptoms that can make daily life harder to enjoy. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to pollen from mountain cedar trees. Unlike most allergies that happen in spring, cedar fever occurs in the winter months. Luckily, you don’t have to…
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