Allergy immunotherapy is a natural treatment option for people with allergies. Doctors specially trained in how the immune system works (Allergists/Immunologists) can assess your allergies and prescribe an immunotherapy regimen specifically for you. The concept is to repeatedly show your immune system the things to which it is allergic so that it gets used to…

When you have seasonal allergies, it can seem like a hopeless feat to try to avoid the allergens. I tend to see two types of seasonal allergy sufferers. There are the people who are connected to the outdoors and continue to farm, garden, and exercise through their swollen itchy eyes and snotty noses. Then there…

Planning a child’s birthday party can be stressful. There is the entertainment, the food, the favors to consider. When one of the guests has a food allergy, it adds another planning priority in the mix, keeping that child safe. My son’s best friend has a life-threatening food allergy. Anytime my husband and I have his…

As Allergists, people often ask us for advice on the best HEPA air purifiers for their home. Our first question to them is always, do you need one? When considering indoor air quality, it is helpful to start with ensuring a high quality furnace filter is in place. For most people, a good furnace filter…

People with allergies often wish for a quicker way to treat allergy symptoms. Intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT) is a new way of administering allergy shots that does exactly that. An ILIT treatment takes place in an outpatient medical office setting. It consists of three allergen injections, each one spaced about four weeks apart. Within eight weeks,…

Puppies and kittens can be irresistible. With marketing hype about hypoallergenic dogs or cats, it gives families a false sense of security that adopting a “hypoallergenic” furry family member is a good option for people with pet allergies. Sometimes it is the logic used for adding a second pet to the home. It seems like…

Gift-giving can be challenging. Coming up with creative ideas or finding the right gift is an art. Buying gifts for your favorite people with allergies can be even more difficult. Allergies may cause them to avoid certain products or activities, or they might choose specific products or services they know are safe for their needs….

March 8 is International Women’s Day. We honor and celebrate the unique strength and leadership women bring to the table, whether running a country, a business, or a household. Allergy Unlimited was founded by a woman, Dr. Amber Patterson, MD, a doctor specializing in Allergy and Immunology. She employs two women and is a pioneer…

March 7 is National Be Heard Day. This is a day to celebrate and promote small business. Small businesses strive to bring innovative concepts to market and to serve their community’s needs. Our small business Allergy Unlimited was established in 2020 by the country’s leading intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT) expert. Dr. Patterson’s passion is developing effective…

As the weather starts to warm up, we get eager to open up windows. Letting in some much needed fresh air is good for the soul. But what is good for the soul is not always good for the body. Before you reach for that window, be sure to keep your allergies in mind. While…

Allergies are the result of an abnormal immune system response to a natural part of the environment. A person becomes allergic when their body develops IgE antibodies against one of these natural substances, an allergen. When exposed to an allergen, like tree pollen in the springtime, an individual allergic to tree pollen may start to…

If you have ever suffered from watery eyes, a snotty nose, or itchiness, then you know how annoying allergy season can be. Temperature increases lead to more pollen production, which can be a major irritant to those suffering with allergies. However, you can fight back against those allergies, and the sooner you get started the…