Ask the Expert: Do You Have a True Penicillin Allergy?
Most patients who think they have a penicillin allergy aren’t truly allergic. In fact, research concludes that 90 percent of people who think they have an allergy to penicillin actually don’t, and 50 percent of “allergies” represent side effects or intolerances to penicillin, like nausea, vomiting and a headache. Here are some key points about […]
#MyFocus: Get to Know Dr. Neha Yakhmi
Meet Neha Yakhmi, MD, an allergy and immunology physician at Riverview Health Physicians Allergy & Immunology. Whether you have a concern regarding asthma, environmental allergies or immune deficiency, Dr. Yakhmi can provide the support you need. As a new physician at Riverview Health, we decided to ask Dr. Yakhmi a few questions to get to […]
Exercising with Seasonal Allergies
Exercising is most beneficial when you challenge yourself and work up a good sweat. With spring quickly approaching, exercise can become challenging because of allergy symptoms caused by spring blooms. Don’t let your seasonal allergies hold you back from moving your exercise routine outside. Here are a few tips to help you get the most […]
5 Tips to Fight Allergies
By Michael Agostino, MD Board certified ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist at Riverview Health Even though we may be tired of being in the grip of freezing winter weather, it’s never too early to plan for the often draining effects of the upcoming allergy season. Recently, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery […]