Main Line Allergy

CDC back to school decision making tool.

Unfortunately the peanut patch did not get FDA approval (but hopefully will in the future). We were excited for the possibility of being able to offer two treatment options for peanut allergy to our patients. We are still offering Aimmune’s oral immunotherapy. Visit palforzia.com for details.

Information on wearing masks with allergies and asthma.

Main Line Allergy stands behind the American Academy of Pediatrics return to school guidelines. Each family needs to consider their child’s physical, emotional and academic well-being in making a decision on what is best for their family.

Main Line Allergy is now offering telemedicine. Please call our office for details.Main Line Allergy is now offering telemedicine. Please call our office for details.

Please take these steps to ensure proper use of your EpiPen or Mylan generic auto-injector: 1. Remove EpiPen from carton. Remove both carrier tubes from the S-clip. Flip open each yellow or green carrier tube cap. Tip tubes to ensure the auto-injector readily slides out. 2. Visually inspect both auto-injectors to make sure blue safety release is not raised. 3. Return auto-injectors to tubes, secure S-clip and place back in carton. 4. If the auto-injectors do not readily slid...e out OR the blue safety release is raised, call 1-800-796-9526 for a free replacement. 5. Practice with trainer device following instructions. Do not use sideways force to remove the blue safety release. See more

Please check our website before coming in for allergy shots as they may change. Modified hours for the week of March 23 have been posted.

We have received many questions regarding nebulizers, steroids and ibuprofen use with COVID-19. Much of this is anecdotal information based on observations and/or theoretical concerns. 1. Corticosteroids From the CDC: Corticosteroids should be avoided, because of the potential for prolonging viral replication as observed in MERS-CoV patients, unless indicated for other reasons. For example, for a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation... This would also include... asthma. Your health care provider will weigh the risk and benefit of prescribing an oral steroid if your asthma flares during this time. Do not start this medication on your own. 2. Ibuprofen: From Harvard Medical School: Is it safe to take ibuprofen to treat symptoms of COVID-19? The World Health Organization (WHO) advises against using ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, many generic versions) for COVID-19 symptoms based on reports of otherwise healthy people with confirmed COVID-19 who were taking an NSAID for symptom relief and developed a severe illness, especially pneumonia. While these are only observations and not based on scientific studies, it currently seems prudent to use acetaminophen to help reduce fever and ease aches and pains related to this coronavirus infection. 3. Nebulizers: From the CDC website for health care professionals: Being present in the room for procedures that generate aerosols or during which respiratory secretions are likely to be poorly controlled (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intubation, extubation, bronchoscopy, nebulizer therapy, sputum induction) on patients with COVID-19 when the healthcare providers’ eyes, nose, or mouth were not protected, is also considered high-risk. Therefore, health care providers are being cautioned that nebulizer use in healthcare facilities may increase the risk of transmission of respiratory infection. This does not mean that nebulizers should not be used in the home, although there should be caution if there are family members at high risk of severe COVID-19.

If you have asthma you should: 1. Take your controller medication (if prescribed) regularly. 2. Avoid close contact (6 feet) with people who are sick. 3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. 4. Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer if soap and water not available.... 5. Clean/disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. 6. If you are sick, stay home! You can be reassured that in a study among hospitalized cases in Wuhan China, allergic diseases and asthma were not risk factors for COVID-19 infection.

Great information for everyone, especially those with an immune deficiency.