The holiday season means packing your bags, hitting the road, or catching a flight to spend time with loved ones. It’s an exciting time, but for the millions of adults managing asthma, travel introduces a whole new host of variables and potential triggers—from dry cabin air to hotel dust and unfamiliar environments. 

If you're considering allergy shots (immunotherapy), know that we are here to support you. PURE Allergy & Asthma brings rapid desensitization to our community.  Reach maintenance in just a few short weeks.  Unlike traditional allergy shots that can take years to reach symptomatic benefit, you will feel relief in a few visits. 

The holidays bring family, food, and festive gatherings — but for people with food allergies, they can also bring stress. From hidden ingredients in desserts to cross-contamination in the kitchen, even small mistakes can lead to serious reactions. With a few smart steps, you can keep your celebrations safe and joyful.  

The holidays are filled with wonderful smells — pine trees, cinnamon candles, fresh cookies, and festive sprays. But if these cozy scents make you sneeze, cough, or feel congested, you’re not imagining it. For many people, strong fragrances and seasonal allergens can trigger symptoms that mimic — or worsen — allergies and asthma. 

During Thanksgiving. the kitchen transforms into a high-octane environment, often reaching peak humidity, heat, and smokiness right when the family starts to gather.

If you or a loved one manages asthma, that savory, steamy holiday atmosphere can quickly become a serious respiratory hazard. We call it the "Kitchen Cough"—that persistent wheeze or tightness that shows up when the oven is roaring and the stove is covered in simmering pots.

Thanksgiving: the one day a year where the aroma of sage, roasting turkey, and pumpkin spice fills the air, promising comfort, family, and a food-coma inducing feast. If you or a loved one manages food allergies, however, this beautiful holiday spread can often feel less like a bounty and more like a minefield.

You might have checked on the turkey—confirming it’s free from peanuts and shellfish—but the true danger often hides in the supporting cast of side dishes. Cross-contamination is rampant, secret ingredients abound, and sometimes, a simple substitution can turn a safe meal into a serious reaction.

Understanding your triggers is the first step to real relief.

If you find yourself constantly sneezing, sniffling, or dealing with itchy eyes, you might assume it’s “just allergies.” But do you actually know what you’re allergic to? Many people guess their triggers — and end up treating the wrong problem. Getting tested is the only way to know for sure.

If you have a severe allergy, your epinephrine injector (like an EpiPen® or Auvi-Q®) is your lifeline in an emergency. But simply owning an injector isn’t enough—you need to carry it the right way and know how to use it. Surprisingly, many people make mistakes that could delay life-saving treatment. Here’s what you need to know. 

Managing allergies isn’t just about getting diagnosed or taking medication — it’s about staying on track. Many patients start strong but skip follow-up visits once they feel better. Unfortunately, missing these check-ins can lead to flare-ups, missed treatment adjustments, and less effective allergy control overall. 

 If you find yourself sniffling, sneezing, or rubbing itchy eyes only in the spring or fall, it’s easy to think your allergies are seasonal. But what if your symptoms are showing up year-round—or getting worse when the weather changes, indoors or outdoors? You might be dealing with more than seasonal allergies. Here’s what that really means and why it’s important to get checked by an allergist. 

When the weather turns cold, many people with asthma start noticing more coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Winter can be one of the toughest seasons to keep asthma under control — not only because of the cold, dry air, but also because of a few common mistakes people often make without realizing it. 

If you find yourself constantly sneezing, sniffling, or dealing with itchy eyes, you might assume it’s “just allergies.” But do you actually know what you’re allergic to? Many people guess their triggers — and end up treating the wrong problem. Getting tested is the only way to know for sure.

As the weather cools and heaters turn on, many people notice their allergies, asthma, or dry skin getting worse. The culprit? Indoor humidity. Both overly dry and overly humid air can affect your comfort and health — especially if you have allergies or asthma.

As allergy and asthma season approaches, being prepared is one of the best ways to stay ahead of symptoms. Whether it’s spring pollen, fall ragweed, or dust and mold triggers, having the right medications and supplies ready can help you feel more in control and avoid unnecessary flare-ups. 

Hives and blisters can be incredibly itchy and uncomfortable. The natural instinct is to scratch, but doing so can actually make symptoms worse, prolong healing, and even increase the risk of infection. Understanding why scratching is harmful—and learning alternative ways to relieve itch—can help you recover faster and protect your skin.