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Both asthma and heart disease are common chronic diseases, one affecting your respiratory system and the other taking a toll on your cardiac health. Could the two be related? The surprising answer is yes. Here’s how.

Food allergies are common yet can also be dangerous. At-home testing promises a convenient alternative to in-office food allergy tests — but do these tests work? Here’s the answer.

There are over 15,000 substances that cause allergic skin reactions. Patch tests help us narrow the field when the allergen isn’t obvious. Here’s what you need to know about how patch testing works.

About a third of Americans over 18 years old have an allergic condition, according to findings published in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Allergies can be difficult to manage, especially for patients who have been diagnosed with asthma.

Sinusitis can make you miserable. The continuous pain and pressure in your head and behind your eyes can affect your quality of life, and your ability to breathe freely.

Eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is an uncomfortable medical condition that can cause difficulty swallowing, among other signs and symptoms

What Is an Oral Food Challenge? An oral food challenge (OFC) is a definitive, medical procedure to determine whether a person can tolerate a specific food.

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that can be very uncomfortable. Eczema flare-ups can happen at any time and can wax and wane over time.

Did you know the Allergy Associates of Utah has a Research Department? We are currently enrolling patients in the following studies: Burning, itching, and hives limit your life?

What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

We are approaching a beautiful time of year in Salt Lake Valley and Utah. However, winter time is also a time when it can seem like you just can’t stay healthy.

Utah is a strikingly beautiful place to live and offers much for those who love the outdoors. However, if you’ve spent much time in Utah, you’ve probably experienced the periodic weather inversions occurring...

Among the many skin conditions that people suffer from are various types of allergic dermatitis, or inflammation of the dermis, or skin, caused by allergens, chemicals or irritants.

What are nasal polyps? Nasal polyps are small growths of tissue in your nose or sinuses.

Flu season is just around the corner not only here in the Salt Lake Valley, but nationally as well. An annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of older, with few exceptions.

What is EIB? Exercise induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), also known as exercise induced asthma, is a temporary narrowing of your airways during or after exercise.

What is an adverse drug reaction? Is it the same as a drug allergy?

The COVID-19 pandemic has now been here for over 2 years. The CDC has recommended increasing handwashing to reduce the spread of infection, not only of COVID-19, but other viral infections as well.

Allergy Associates of Utah is excited to introduce one of our new providers, Chanise Frandsen, PA-C!

Have you noticed that more children have food allergies these days than in the past? You are not alone with that thought, and is not just a problem here in the Utah.

Have you noticed an itchy mouth when you eat a banana? A melon? Any fruit or vegetable? You may have a relatively common food reaction called Pollen-Food Syndrome (PFAS) or Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS).

Are you tired of taking endless medications to control your allergy symptoms? Are the medications not working as well as you want them to here in the Salt Lake Valley?

Is your stomach upset after you eat ice cream? Do you have to run to the bathroom after you drink milk? Patients often wonder if they have a new onset milk allergy.

Have you noticed sneezing or worsening runny nose when you are around flowers? Patients often ask if they are allergic to flowers here in the Salt Lake Valley.

Have you noticed an increase in runny nose or nasal congestion while pregnant? Is your sleep being affected?

We get asked frequently what the rules are for kissing if you or your significant other has a peanut allergy. There are no specific guidelines defined regarding this, but we do have some general safety recommendations...

Do you have small bumps on your arms and/or legs? Some people call this their eczema, but it actually may be another skin condition called keratosis pilaris.

Have you noticed an increase in allergy or asthma symptoms after putting up your Christmas tree?

A problem here in the greater Salt Lake area has been the increase in smoke exposure secondary to wildfires.

One of our very own allergists, Dr. Tara Sarin, was featured on The Lisa Show to discuss fall allergies and allergen avoidance measures.

Do you have a runny nose or nasal congestion that does not seem to have an identifiable trigger? Do allergy medications not seem to improve your symptoms?

Hay fever or allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common condition, here in the greater Salt Lake area, the United States, and globally.