Happy October First! 🎃

Parents, we all know how influential social media can be. Recently, teenagers have ended up in emergency rooms after participating in the “Benadryl Challenge” encouraged in videos posted on TikTok. Be aware and keep all medicines out of childrens' access. FDA.GOV Taking too much of the allergy medicine Benadryl is dangerous

No matter how you decide to celebrate Halloween this year, one thing is certain. It’s not Halloween without CANDY! Here’s the 2020 guide for Allergy Friendly Candy... COMMUNITY.KIDSWITHFOODALLERGIES.ORG 2020 Allergy-Friendly Halloween Candy Guide

Itchy eyes/nose/throat? Happy Fall and Ragweed Season! Pollen counts in the Medium-High levels already. Enjoy less humidity and more pollen.

Montelukast(Singulair) recall...check your bottle! The lot number for the recalled product is MON17384, the expiration date is 12/31/2019, and the national drug code is 31722-726-30. Camber Pharmaceuticals is recalling one lot of montelukast sodium tablets because the bottles are labeled "montelukast sodium tablets, 10-mg, 30-count" but actually contain 90 tablets of losartan potassium, 50 mg. "This tablet mix-up may pose a safety risk as taking losartan tablets when not prescribed has the potential to cause renal dysfunction, elevated potassium levels and low blood pressure," the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns in a news release. "This risk is especially high for pregnant women taking the allergy and asthma medication montelukast because losartan, which is indicated to treat high blood pressure, could harm or kill the fetus," the FDA says.

Whether we are ready for it or not, it is FLU season! Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. Common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share include: Fever or feeling feverish/chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue (tiredness) Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle pain or body aches Headache Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults KEY DIFFERENCE: loss/change in smell or taste is unique to Covid-19.

Severe allergy sufferers: be on the lookout for high pollen counts today into the weekend! Limiting your outside exposure to pollen can be extremely helpful in lessening your allergies.

Your allergies may be coming from inside your home! From dust mites to pet dander, your furniture, floors, and fans may be housing common allergens! A deep spring clean can help set you and your family up for a successful allergy season. Continual cleaning will best help maintain your allergies at home!

It is the first day of spring, but you have probably felt the high pollen counts for a few weeks! Call us to help take control of your allergies this spring. 727-544-8100

Don’t push your luck on allergies this season! We’re here to help!

Spring allergies are here! Call us today for a better tomorrow.

Take control of your allergies today! Call us now to schedule your new patient appointment! 727-544-8100