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Allergy care, written up
Longer pieces from Dr. Stanga on what the Iowa seasons actually do, and on the treatments that go after the cause rather than the symptoms.
- Allergy CareIs It a Cold or Fall Allergies? How to Tell the DifferenceThree weeks of sniffles is rarely a cold. Compare cold and fall allergy symptoms side by side, learn what your pattern means, and when to get tested.
- AsthmaThe September Asthma Spike: Why Kids Get Worse Two Weeks Into SchoolPediatric asthma flares climb about two weeks after school starts. Here is what causes the September spike and how parents can get ahead of it this fall.
- Allergy TestingWhat a 47-Allergen Skin Test Actually Checks ForA 47-allergen environmental skin test takes about 20 minutes. See what each category covers, what a positive result means, and what your plan should say.
- Allergy TestingAt-Home Allergy Test Kits vs. Testing With an AllergistAt-home allergy kits measure something real, but IgG panels aren't allergy tests. What mail-in results can and can't tell you, and what an allergist adds.
- Allergy CareYour Antihistamine Stopped Working. Here Is What Comes Next.When antihistamines stop working, it's rarely tolerance. A West Des Moines allergist walks through what to check next, from nasal sprays to immunotherapy.
- AsthmaAsthma Biologics: Who They Are For and How You QualifyBiologics for severe asthma are targeted antibodies, not stronger inhalers. Learn who qualifies, what testing is needed, and what treatment looks like.
- Allergy CareWhy Ragweed Season Is Worse in Central IowaRagweed allergy is rough in central Iowa. Learn why the pollen travels so far, when the season really ends, what helps at home, and when to get tested.
- Allergy CareChronic Hives With No Obvious Cause: What an Allergist Looks ForChronic hives often have no obvious cause, and food is rarely the trigger. Here's what an allergist rules out, and how treatment works in West Des Moines.
- Allergy CareBasement Mold and Older Iowa Homes: An Allergy Problem Hiding in Plain SightFall symptoms that outlast pollen may be mold in the house. How to spot mold allergy symptoms, what testing shows, and which fixes are worth paying for.
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