"If you’re feeling under the weather, how do you know if you have coronavirus, the flu or just the common cold? NBC senior medical correspondent Dr. John Torres helps to decipher the symptoms as flu season begins."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjHpAXydSDw
YOUTUBE.COM
How To Tell If You Have A Cold, The Flu Or Coronavirus | TODAY
It's SO dry!
Great advice here from our own, Martha Steffen, PA-C.
https://coloradoallergy.com/humidifiers-moisturizers-and-air-filters-do-they-really-help/
COLORADOALLERGY.COM
Humidifiers, Moisturizers and Air Filters—do they really help? - Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P.C.
'When anyone would ask, “If you could get one allergen back in your diet, what would it be?” I would say: “Avocado” every time. Let me tell you about the gift of doing just that.'
ALLERGICLIVING.COM
Food Challenges You, But It Can Also Change You - This Allergic Life
We’re Hiring!
If you are looking for new challenges in your career, and a quality of life not offered in hospitals or home healthcare, come join the largest private allergy and asthma practice in the Rocky Mountain Region and enjoy excellent benefits in a team-oriented, patient-focused environment. Review our openings today!
https://coloradoallergy.com/about-us/employment/
COLORADOALLERGY.COM
Careers in Allergy, Immunology, Asthma & Colorado Respiratory Health
Great podcast and recommended by our very own, Dr. John James!
What is covered in this episode:
Best practices for handling a face mask
What to look for when buying or making a face mask
How to clean your face mask
Can you wear a face mask with asthma?
https://www.itchpodcast.com/post/episode-33
ITCHPODCAST.COM
All you need to know about face masks
Health insurance plans are confusing! It's important to us that our patients understand their financial responsibility prior to being treated. Do you understand your health plan?
https://coloradoallergy.com/premiums-deductibles-copays/
COLORADOALLERGY.COM
Premiums…Deductibles...Co-Pays...oh my! - Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P.C.
"Health insurance is a constantly evolving landscape, so make sure to consult your specific plan before making any major decisions."
https://coloradoallergy.com/understand-healthcare-coverage/
COLORADOALLERGY.COM
Top 3 Things You Need to Understand About Healthcare Coverage - Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P.C.
"I use several apps to keep up-to-the minute notices on air quality, often sprinting out the door to take my dog for a walk or go for a run in the woods at the first sign of decent air."
AMP-USATODAY-COM.CDN.AMPPROJECT.ORG
Worried about air quality amid the wildfires? Use apps, other tech to make it easier to breathe
"Bottom line this fall: Don't panic. Do ask for help"
NPR.ORG
Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'
In the era of high deductible health plans, your healthcare network is now more important than ever. Do you know how to determine if a physician or practice is in or out of your network?
https://coloradoallergy.com/in-network-3-things-to-know/
COLORADOALLERGY.COM
In-Network, Out-of-Network? 3 Things You Should Know - Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P.C.
Hope to see you at this wonderful event!!!
Gardens on Spring Creek
September 29 at 7:23 PM ·
What’s this you ask? Oh just a 700-pound pumpkin named Fancy.
See Fancy and hundreds of other pumpkins and gourds at Pumpkins on Parade, October 23-25! Celebrate Halloween and the harvest with a carved pumpkin contest, artistic displays, a food truck, beer and wine for sale and goodie bags for kiddos at this candy-free event!
Learn more at fcgov.com/gardens/pumpkins 🎃🎃🎃
This event is part of the Teal Pumpkin Project and presented by Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, PC
Such amazing news!
"Scientists have long known that when it comes to allergic reactions, the IgE antibody is the main culprit. But a groundbreaking new study has found the gut plays a powerful role in the process. Researchers at Stanford University say their findings could not only help determine the root cause of allergies, but also lead to life-changing treatments.
ALLERGICLIVING.COM
Groundbreaking Study Finds Peanut Allergy Likely Starts In The Gut
Here are some COVID tools and resources put out by our state, check them out!
COVID Exposure Notification System:
https://www.addyourphone.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
COVID Dial Dashboard:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid-19-dial/covid-19-dial-dashboard?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
COVID-19 Updates for Licensees & Consumers:
https://dora.colorado.gov/covid-19-updates-for-licensees-consumers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
"Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween."
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween
It's officially cold and flu season!
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-flu-cold-allergies-covid-decipher.html
MEDICALXPRESS.COM
The flu, a cold, allergies or COVID-19? How to decipher symptoms
We all know we need a flu shot this year, but what about the pneumococcal vaccine? (Psssst...if you're 65+, you may want to read this.)
https://coloradoallergy.com/pneumonia-vaccine/
COLORADOALLERGY.COM
Should I get the pneumonia vaccine? - Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P.C.
We enjoyed seeing and meeting you all at the Pumpkins on Parade Event at The Gardens on Spring Creek this past weekend!
"The researchers found that, compared with the rest of the year, peanut-induced anaphylaxis increased by 85% during Halloween and 60% during Easter. Anaphylaxis in response to unknown nuts increased by 70% during Halloween and Easter."
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/allergic-reactions-to-nuts-peak-around-halloween-and-easter#Anaphylaxis
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Allergic reactions to nuts peak around Halloween and Easter
More COVID vaccinations for our providers and staff! Who do you recognize?
"'We all would hope that any vaccine would have zero adverse events, but even at 11 cases per million doses administered – it’s a very safe vaccine,” she said.'"
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/01/06/covid-vaccine-cdc-reports-severe-allergic-reactions-anaphylaxis/6564018002/
USATODAY.COM
Severe allergic reactions reported in the US after getting COVID-19 vaccine, but CDC says cases are rare
"The findings bode well for the COVID-19 vaccines that are being rolled out, which trigger the kind of immune responses that the studies found protective."
https://apnews.com/article/can-i-get-coronavirus-again-explainer-c885c54c4d62005420f1dbd965e8c5b4
APNEWS.COM
If I’ve already had the coronavirus, can I get it again?
As you can imagine, we are receiving many questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Here is where we stand with the vaccine at this time:
https://coloradoallergy.com/coronavirus-update/
COLORADOALLERGY.COM
Coronavirus / COVID-19 - Update - Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P.C.
"After an oral food challenge, allergists typically advise that kids eat a muffin containing a set amount of milk or egg several times a week. Sicherer says he works with families to determine whether other foods can be gradually introduced."
https://www.allergicliving.com/2020/12/29/baked-milk-and-egg-foods-how-hot-is-hot-enough/
ALLERGICLIVING.COM
Baked Milk and Egg Foods: How Hot is Hot Enough? - Allergic Living
Wishing everyone a healthy 2021!
Can you tell Dr. Palis is excited about his 2nd COVID vaccine?!
"Chocolate might just be the key to the heart. But if you have food allergies, proceed with caution – Chocolate can contain a number of common allergens."
https://shmallergy-wordpress-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/shmallergy.wordpress.com/2020/02/07/is-it-safe-chocolate-vs-food-allergies/amp/
SHMALLERGY-WORDPRESS-COM.CDN.AMPPROJECT.ORG
Is it Safe? Chocolate vs. Food Allergies
Can a diet rich in Omega-3s prevent asthma in children?
There's been a lot of press around this lately. We break it all down for you here!
COLORADOALLERGY.COM
Asthma & Omega-3s: Fact or Fish-tion? - Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P.C.
"• Who among those with allergies is at risk for a reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine? Who likely is not?
• How often does anaphylaxis to the vaccines occur?
• What is in the ingredients of these shots?
• Is polyethylene glycol the culprit behind these reactions – or what else might be?
• Not all reactions are likely allergy-based anaphylaxis. What else do the experts suspect?
• If you’re worried about a potential reaction to the COVID-19 shot, what precautions can you take?"
https://www.allergicliving.com/2021/02/02/allergists-video-covid-19-vaccines-and-reaction-risks/
ALLERGICLIVING.COM
Allergists' Video: COVID-19 Vaccines and Reaction Risks - Allergic Living
"More than 50 million Americans report having allergic reactions every year, according to data from the CDC. Allergies are regarded as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S., and cost more than $18 billion."
https://www.newsweek.com/25-facts-about-food-allergies-1564975
NEWSWEEK.COM
25 facts about food allergies
"Declining a Covid-19 shot because you think it should go to someone else won’t help anyone."
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/opinion/covid-vaccine-ethics.html
NYTIMES.COM
Opinion | If You’re Offered a Vaccine, Take It
