Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates, LLC

Our office has been fielding daily calls from patients with a history of allergies who are voicing concern about potential allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine. Here is the good news: - The only contraindication to receiving the vaccine is a history of allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine or any of its ingredients at present. ... - Patients who have had serious allergic reactions to other vaccines or injectable medications should consult with their physician or allergist prior to receiving the vaccine. - Individuals with a history of allergic reaction to food, medication, or latex CAN receive the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. All individuals will be monitored for 15-30 minutes after administration. Hopefully, this puts minds at ease. My patients can reach out to us with individual questions or concens. Information is based on CDC guidelines as of 12/21/20 when this post was published. Here is the direct link to the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov//vaccines/safety/allergic-reaction.html

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Milk was his only food allergy... but it's a big one... He just finished #OIT to treat his food allergy. It took about a year of regular visits. He will continue daily dosing with a cup of milk. Doing this he can now incorporate milk in his diet in normal ways! Think about all the foods he will be able to try now! Congratulations from all of us at Chestnut Hill Allergy!

This soon to be highschool grad is now in maintenace after completing OIT to treat his peanut allergy! For him it means starting college with less anxiety about accidentally eating peanut. I am really happy for him!

This kiddo has been allergic to milk since he was a baby! Between October 2019 and today we got him tolerating a cup of milk a day! He just passed his oral challenge with milk. The first thing he wants to try is.... drumroll please! .... GOLDFISH crackers

It's #WorldLungDay. More than 24 million people in the United States have asthma, and between 5-10% are believed to have severe asthma. While oral corticosteroi...ds (OCS) can be an important asthma medication when used properly, overuse of OCS can cause serious long-term health effects, such as bone thinning and high blood sugar. Learn more about OCS overexposure and how to keep your lungs healthy. https://allergyasthmanetwork.org//ocs-overexposed-thinkin/ #OCSoverexposed

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As we reach the height of the fall allergy season in the Philadelphia region, there’s this reminder from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that allergy symptoms can be similar to COVID-19. It can be difficult to tell the difference and doctors say that’s causing increased anxiety for a lot of people. Dr. Segal helps you recognize the difference.

Oral allergy syndrome happens when people with pollen allergies to trees, grasses or weeds develop symptoms after they eat related fruits and vegetables. Usuall...y it results in mild allergy symptoms, but symptoms may get worse during pollen season. Learn more about oral allergy syndrome. https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/heal/oral-allergy-syndrome

Ragweed pollen levels are climbing and will peak in September. Itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion... These are all symptoms of hayfever. Dr. Segal describes allergy symptoms and how they differ from cold and flu symptoms on Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia. Watch the interview and visit our website for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UifqUdR3BWQ&t=19s