Have you ever had an allergic reaction to radiocontrast dye, also referred to as iodinated contrast? These reactions typically occur when contrast agents, commonly iodine-based, are administered to enhance the visibility of specific tissues or organs during procedures like computed tomography (CT) scans or angiography. Adverse reactions are generally categorized as either immediate or delayed. […]
Vasomotor rhinitis, also known as non-allergic rhinitis, is a condition characterized by chronic nasal symptoms without any specific allergic triggers. Unlike allergic rhinitis, which is caused by an immune response to allergens, vasomotor rhinitis is associated with abnormal nasal blood vessels and nerve sensitivity. Symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis are very similar to those of allergic […]
Five Reasons why Food Allergy Action Plans are Important A food allergy action plan is an important tool for individuals who have food allergies, especially in settings such as schools, childcare facilities, or any place where a person may be at risk of exposure to allergens. The plan outlines specific steps to be taken […]
There are many ways that allergies can be evaluated, and some people are not familiar with the different types of tests available. The way that allergy testing is performed has changed slightly over the years, allowing the procedure to be relatively painless for most people. Let’s review the different types of testing done in the […]
10/1/2015 – 6/15/2020 Arizona Asthma and Allergy Institute Provides Notification of Data Security Incident Peoria, AZ – Arizona Asthma and Allergy Institute (“Institute”) announced today a data security incident that may have impacted limited protected health information belonging to Institute patients. The Institute takes the privacy and security of all information very seriously. The Institute […]
COVID 19 VACCINE UPDATE as of 3/23/2021: Who can get the vaccine? High risk patients with underlying medical conditions including Asthma/Lung Disease. Non high-risk patients with history of environmental, food, medication, insect or latex allergies. Patients ≥18 years of age with no underlying medical condition. Patients recovered from COVID-19 infection are advised to get the […]
FACTS: Patients with history of allergic reactions to medications, food, outdoor allergens, insects, and latex do not have an increased risk compared to the general population. Observation in a health care setting for 20 – 30 minutes after injection is ideal to monitor for any adverse effects. (IM Epinephrine is the first line of treatment). […]
