Halloween Costumes and Candy Allergies: A Parent’s Safety Guide
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids and can be stressful for parents managing children with food allergies…
Fall Sports and Asthma: Keeping Student Athletes Safe on the Field
Fall means back to school, changing leaves, cooler temperatures along with football, cross-country, field hockey, volleyball, soccer, and marching band. For students who have…
Alpha-gal Syndrome in Massachusetts: When a Tick Bite Can Lead to a Food Allergy
A favorite burger. A weekend steak. Bacon with breakfast. These may be foods you have enjoyed for years—until an unexpected allergy changes what belongs…
Provider Spotlight: Welcoming Dr. Patel to NEAAI
We're delighted to welcome Dr. Patel to the NEAAI team, seeing patients at our Worcester office. Board certified in Allergy, Immunology, and Internal Medicine,…
How Long Does It Take for Allergy Medicine to Work?
When allergy symptoms hit, relief can’t come soon enough. Whether you’re dealing with sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, or a runny nose, you want to…
Can Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?
Waking up with a scratchy, sore throat can be concerning — especially if you’re unsure of the cause. While most people may assume it…
Allergies or Pink Eye: How to Tell the Difference
When your eyes are red, itchy, and watery, it’s easy to assume you’re dealing with pink eye. But could it actually be allergies? While…
Winter Allergies in Massachusetts: Causes, Symptoms and Relief
Winter in Massachusetts can bring cozy nights and snowy scenes, but it also brings frustrating winter allergies for many. While seasonal allergies are commonly…
Allergy Cough or Something More?
A persistent allergy cough can be disruptive and uncomfortable, often leading to frustration, especially when it lingers throughout the day. While an ongoing cough…
What to Do When You Can’t Stop Sneezing
As the winter season settles in, sneezing can feel like an unwelcome guest in your daily routine. Whether it’s triggered by cold weather irritants,…
Hives vs. Bug Bites: How to Tell the Difference
When your skin breaks out in itchy, red bumps, it’s natural to wonder whether you’re dealing with hives vs. bug bites. The symptoms can…
Allergy-friendly Halloween Tips: Make This Halloween Safe and Fun for All
Halloween is a magical time for kids, filled with costumes, trick-or-treating, and of course, candy. But for children with food allergies, this festive night…
