If you have a peanut allergy, do you also need to stay away from tree nuts? Not necessarily!While some people are allergic to both peanuts and tree nuts, that’s not the case for everyone. By working with an allergist, you can gain an understanding of what is safe for you.Peanuts and Tree Nuts: What’s the...
So, You've Been Diagnosed with Hives!by Richard S. Roberts, M.D.Do you really have the Hives?Don’t despair. You’re not alone. Approximately 20% of the population will have hives (urticaria) at one time or another during their lifetime. First off, are you sure that they’re really hives? True hives are red, itchy, usually raised lesions that look very much like mosquito bites. They are often...
Check out this news segment on Charlotte television station WBTV, in which our own Dr. Roopen Patel speaks about the fast-approaching allergy season and how people can cope with associated symptoms, including rhinitis.
If you have a peanut allergy, do you also need to stay away from tree nuts? Not necessarily!While some people are allergic to both peanuts and tree nuts, that’s not the case for everyone. By working with an allergist, you can gain an understanding of what is safe for you.Peanuts and Tree Nuts: What’s the... 
So, You've Been Diagnosed with Hives!by Richard S. Roberts, M.D.Do you really have the Hives?Don’t despair. You’re not alone. Approximately 20% of the population will have hives (urticaria) at one time or another during their lifetime. First off, are you sure that they’re really hives? True hives are red, itchy, usually raised lesions that look very much like mosquito bites. They are often... 
