2023 Practice News
March
Tips for Surviving High Pollen Days
As the temperatures continue to rise, so will the pollen count! Here are some tips for surviving those high pollen count days.
The FASTER Act: Why Isn't It All Good News for Sesame Allergic Patients?
The Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed into law in April of 2021, prioritizing food allergy research and specifically declaring sesame as the 9th major food allergen recognized by the United States. The FASTER Act went into effect on January 1, 2023 and now requires allergen labeling laws be updated to include sesame seeds, sesame oil, sesame paste, and any other sesame products.
February
Dr. Howard J. Silk Retires
It has been my honor and privilege to practice medicine with Atlanta Allergy & Asthma for over 35 years. But after much consideration, I am announcing my plans to retire at the end of February.
Glimpse of Spring? Trees Release Pollen Early
As often occurs in Georgia and the southeast, we begin to get spurts of warmer temperatures leading up to Spring. These warmer temps encourage trees like Juniper, Elm, Birch, and Maple to release pollens that we normally do not see until the spring months. What does that mean for you?
Asthma and Cold Weather: How to Cope
For people with asthma, identifying and avoiding known triggers is an important aspect of managing symptoms and reducing flare-ups. Unfortunately, even if you’re already taking precautions, winter can be a potentially dangerous time for people with asthma. Here’s what you should know about navigating the season’s challenges.
How Do Allergies and Asthma Impact Your Love Life?
Allergy and asthma symptoms are frustrating enough when you’re facing them on your own, but they can add a whole new layer of complexity to your life when you’re romantically involved.
January
Eight physicians from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma appear on 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list
Eight physicians from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma –the largest allergy practice in Georgia– are honored in metro Atlanta’s Top Doctors Listings in Modern Luxury Medicine+ Doctors magazine’s January issue. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma allergists consistently appear on the list, which annually honors notable physicians among the area’s healthcare landscape.
How Does the FASTER Act Address the Rise of Sesame Seed Allergy?
The Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed into law in April of 2021, prioritizing food allergy research and specifically declaring sesame as the 9th major food allergen recognized by the United States. The FASTER Act went into effect on January 1, 2023 and will require allergen labeling laws be updated to include sesame seeds, sesame oil, sesame paste, and any other sesame products.
Tips for Combating Winter Allergies
If you are perpetually stuffy, have itchy eyes, and pressure in your head during winter, you might suffer from what is often called “winter allergies.” Because you are indoors more during the colder months often with little ventilation, you are exposed to indoor allergens like mold, dust mites, and animal dander.
It’s a New Year — Commit to Better Breathing
With the new year comes new opportunities for health goals and resolutions. For allergy and asthma sufferers, it's the perfect time to get the wheezing and sneezing under control and commit to better breathing in 2023!