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As you may know, Dr. Z has shared his personal experience with immunotherapy in the past. This effective allergy treatment, which comes in the form of allergy shots or sublingual allergy drops, can even send allergies into remission—just like it did for him. At AAPRI, we’re proud to be the only practice in Rhode Island to offer sublingual allergy drops, which are becoming an increasingly popular treatment. But, how do they work?
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The first A in our name AAPRI stands for asthma. But what exactly is asthma? In his book, Allergy Free with Dr. Z: Understanding Allergies, Asthma, and Much, Much More, Dr. Z describes asthma is “a hypersensitivity of the airways with a tendency toward constriction and swelling.” This means that when a person with asthma […]
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As spring allergy season is upon us, you may not be sleeping as well as you’d like. That’s because allergies can often disrupt sleep and poor sleep can make you more vulnerable to an allergic response—creating a bit of a catch-22.
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About 2 million people in the U.S. have an allergic reaction to being stung by certain insects. The most common culprits are bees, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and fire ants. What happens when you get stung?
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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient you need to be healthy. It helps your body absorb calcium, which supports healthy teeth and bones, and it helps boost your immune system. But did you know that vitamin D is also really good for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome?
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Ahhh… with the warmer weather of spring also comes spring allergy season. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), spring allergy symptoms could come earlier and hit harder this year. Here’s what to expect and 4 tips on how you can do more than just suffer through this year’s allergy season.
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