Monday, April 29, 2013
Dr. Grace Chiang of WellStar talks identifying allergies, symptoms, managing reactions, children and allergies, pets, and more.
What should you do if you're suffering from the high pollen count? How do you know if you are having an allergic reaction, to pollen, animals, foods or other items? What are allergies, and how should children deal with them? Dr. Grace Chiang, who is in practice with WellStar Medical Group, Allergy and Asthma, and is board-certified in allergy/immunology and pediatrics, took the time to answer some questions about allergies. Many people have allergies triggered by substances inhaled from the air, such as pet dander, mold, dust mites and pollen. The underlying cause of allergies is likely due to a complex interaction between genetics and environmental factors. Many studies are underway to further elucidate the causes of allergies and why the…
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic provides daily pollen count information.
Do you suffer from allergies? The Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic is the only certified pollen counting station in the Atlanta area. Visit their website for additional information on dealing with allergies.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
The Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic provides daily pollen count information.
Do you suffer from allergies? The Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic is the only National Allergy Bureau certified pollen counting station in the Atlanta area. Visit their website for additional information on dealing with allergies.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Only problem is tomorrow's rain may be a little bumpy. There's a chance of strong winds — 10 to 15 mph— and large hail.
All that pollen making you cough and sneeze? Car look like it's been sprinkled in throat-clogging pixie dust? There may be relief in sight. There is a 90 percent chance of rain Thursday. Can you see the yellow dust in a puddle? Only problem is tomorrow's rain may be a little bumpy. There's a chance of strong winds — 10 to 15 mph— and large hail. It will be mostly cloudy in the morning, followed by strong thunderstorms developing later in the day. The warm day will lead to cloudy skies overnight. There's only a 20 percent chance of rain for Friday, leading into a dry weekend ... full of more yellow stuff.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
The Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic provides daily pollen count information.
Do you suffer from allergies? The Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic is the only National Allergy Bureau certified pollen counting station in the Atlanta area. Visit their website for additional information on dealing with allergies.
Monday, March 19, 2012
As pollen counts climb in metro Atlanta, Dr. Grace Chiang of WellStar Medical Group answers common questions about allergies.
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Bless you, Cobb County. The pollen count level in West Cobb is at 10.8 on a 12-point scale and that level is expected to increase throughout the week, according to Pollen.com. High pollen levels mean cars covered in green-yellow dust, and people with allergies sniffling and sometimes finding it difficult to enjoy the warm, sunny weather. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says the pollen count for Monday shattered the old record by 35 percent. Wellstar Health System, which has a location in Powder Springs, has issued some tips and information for getting through this pollen season. Dr. Grace Chiang of WellStar Medical Group, Allergy and Asthma, answers common questions about allergies: What causes common allergies? A pollen allergy is one of…
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