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Patch Testing
Patch testing is an essential investigation to identify specific allergens in allergic contact dermatitis.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Aug 9, 2019
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Tick Bite Can Cause Allergy to Red Meat
A bite from the Lone Star tick can cause an allergy to red meat, known as the alpha-gal allergy.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Aug 6, 2019
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Mast Cell Disorders
Mast cell disorders occur when mast cells either are overabundant in number or over-reactive in nature.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Aug 2, 2019
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Nonallergic Rhinitis: When a runny nose is not related to allergies
There is a condition called nonallergic rhinitis that resembles nasal allergies, but is not a result of an immune response to an allergen.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 30, 2019
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Cold-Induced Urticaria: Can you be allergic to the cold?
Some people can have an adverse reaction to the cold on a summer day after eating ice cream or walking into a cool building.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 26, 2019
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Botox Injections: Can you be allergic to Botox?!
As with all medical procedures, Botox has a risk of adverse reaction. While a true allergy to Botox is rare, some side effects can ensue.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 23, 2019
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Prevention of Allergies in Kids: Get a Pet… or, Better Yet, Three
Growing up with pets can help reduce allergic disorders in children.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 18, 2019
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The Friendliest Flowers For Allergy Sufferers
Pollen of many flowering plants that depend on birds and bees for pollination tends to be non-allergic.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 16, 2019
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Alcoholic Drinks: Important Triggers of Allergy
Adverse reactions to alcohol are common and diverse in etiology.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 12, 2019
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Allergy & Sensitivity to Food Preservatives
Some people, especially those with asthma and other allergies, tend to be sensitive or allergic to foods containing preservatives.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 9, 2019
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Contact Allergies to Beauty Products: Eye-Opening Triggers
Everything from facial cleansers to eye shadows to perfume to hair dyes can trigger an allergic reaction – chronic contact dermatitis.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 4, 2019
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Exercise-Induced Asthma
Asthma varies significantly in causes, age of onset, and severity. And exercise is a common asthma trigger.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jul 2, 2019
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Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) or Cold: How to Tell The Difference
Not all runny noses are caused by a common cold.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jun 27, 2019
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Shellfish Allergy vs Fish Allergy
These two allergies may seem similar, but they aren’t exactly the same.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jun 25, 2019
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Can You be Allergic to the Sun?
True sun allergy (solar urticaria) is fairly rare, but photosensitivity is not.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jun 20, 2019
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Gluten Sensitivity: 4 Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Wheat and gluten can be responsible for a myriad of health problems, anything from stomachaches to chronic fatigue to acne.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jun 18, 2019
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD): Adults With Asthma Could Have It Without Knowing
AERD is an extreme sensitivity to the most common pain relief medicines in the world known as NSAIDs.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jun 13, 2019
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Are you having difficulty swallowing food that results in poor growth, chronic chest pain, and vomiting (mostly in children)?
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jun 11, 2019
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Grass Pollen: 2nd Stage of Allergy Season
It’s that time of year again. Grass allergies are kicking off the summer allergy season, the second phase of nature’s pollination cycle.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jun 6, 2019
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Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, often known as eczema, is a chronic skin condition caused by inflammation.
Dr. Ilona DuBuske
Jun 4, 2019
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