How to Prepare for Your First Appointment
Going to your first allergy appointment at Allergy Associates of La Crosse (AAOL) can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. These tips can help you feel prepared and ready for your initial testing appointment and get you on your way to feeling better. Stop Certain Medications Allergy testing is a key part of…
Managing Multiple Allergies
It’s rare for someone to have an allergy to just one thing. For over 55 years, providers at Allergy Associates of La Crosse (AAOL) have been testing and treating allergies – both food and environmental – and they find value in treating all allergens that show up positive on an allergy test. This blog explains…
Living (and Eating) Well with Food Allergies at College
Location, majors offered, housing options, financial assistance, student life, admissions requirements, and even more all play a part in the critical college decision. Those with food allergies have another hurdle to hop over – finding a campus that will not only welcome them but help protect them from food allergy reactions. Here are a few…
Are Allergy Drops Safe for Children?
When it comes to choosing a treatment for your child, safety isn’t just important, it’s everything. Allergy care can feel overwhelming, especially when it involves frequent pokes or treatments that aren’t well-suited for kids. At Allergy Associates of La Crosse (AAOL), our method was built around safety, personalization, and long-term success, offering a path to…
How to Know When It’s Time to See an Allergy Provider
When it comes to environmental allergies, a lot of people think it’s something they just must live with. Doesn’t everyone have allergies? What is there to do about it, anyway? Having allergies isn’t just a normal thing that happens. When exposed to an allergen, the body mistakenly identifies it as a threat and responds to…
How to Introduce a Pet into an Allergic Household
Thinking about getting a pet but have allergies? Living with allergies doesn’t always mean giving up on having a furry friend. While no pet is completely hypoallergenic, there are smart ways to reduce allergens and make life with a pet more manageable. Here’s what to consider before bringing one home. Decide on a Pet Hypoallergenic…
How Are Allergies Diagnosed?
You may suspect you’re allergic to something – you had a reaction after eating at a restaurant, or every autumn you get the same sneezing and sniffling. How do you determine what you’re actually allergic to? Allergy providers at Allergy Associates of La Crosse (AAOL) use a lot of different tools to determine what you’re…
How to Exercise with Allergy and Asthma
It’s the beginning of summer, and the time of year when you want to do everything you can outside. You’re working from your porch, grilling in the backyard, and moving your workouts outdoors. When you mix allergy season with outdoor workouts, it can be a bit of an issue for those with allergies and allergy-related…
Can Kids Outgrow Food Allergies?
Many of our patients at Allergy Associates of La Crosse (AAOL) are children, and a large number of them struggle with food allergies. How do you know when it’s time to treat a food allergy, especially when it’s an allergy they may outgrow? Let’s walk through it. Some Food Allergies Can Be Outgrown It’s true!…
How the Total Allergen Load Impacts You
For those with allergies, symptoms can come at any time. But have you ever noticed how one day, you love the smell of a perfume, and the next, it makes you congested and sneeze? Or how you’ve never reacted when going into a moldy basement, but suddenly feel symptomatic? This can all be due to…