Allergy Associates of Western Michigan P.C.

11/20/2025

Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is a service provided in our office that can allow food allergic patients to consume their problem foods without worry, which is especially helpful when families and friends are gathering together and bringing dishes to pass from home.
If OIT is not the right fit for you, FARE also offers tips and recipes for sharing a Thanksgiving feast that is free of the most commonly allergenic foods.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with those you are thankful for while remaining safe. Whether hosting at home or traveling to family and friends, our tips, tricks, and recipes are guaranteed to make your day teal and tasty.

11/17/2025

Our office hours for both locations will be adjusted to accommodate Thanksgiving Holiday week.
Please visit our website to review further upcoming changes for office and shot clinic hours for Christmas and New Year's

11/14/2025

For some patients, the onset of viral season coincides with the tail end of a poorly controlled allergy season, which can be a recipe for the development of sinusitis. Sinusitis is divided into two categories based on the length of time a patient has been experiencing symptoms:
🤧Acute Sinusitis: symptoms such as nasal congestion and discharge, post nasal drainage, headache, cough and facial pain. Symptoms must have been present for less than 4 weeks. Acute sinusitis can be differentiated from a viral infection, or cold, when lasting longer that seven to ten days.
🤧Chronic Sinusitis: symptoms are somewhat similar to acute sinusitis patients, but thick post-nasal drainage and significant facial pressure are common. Usually symptoms will have been present for at least eight weeks. At times, the patient may even feel that his or her symptoms will start to resolve, only to have them return in a few days.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. Your dedication to protecting our freedom inspires us every day.
Thank you for your service - from all of us at Allergy Associates of Western Michigan.

11/07/2025

It can sometimes feel daunting to have a condition that requires daily medication, but asthma is one of these conditions that demands control. The consequences of uncontrolled asthma can include serious illness and even death.
Consistent and proper use of asthma controller medications are a patient's best defense against missed work and school days due to illness and asthma flares.
Contact our office if you require assistance with managing your asthma.

Despite the recent claims of being overprescribed, only 35% of asthma patients use lifesaving controller meds, putting them at risk.

11/02/2025

Our office visit and shot clinic hours remain the same this week, but they might be a bit off for anyone forgetting that Daylight Savings Time is ending.

We hope everyone gets an extra hour of sleep!

10/29/2025

We have mixed feeling around here about National Cat Day!
Whether you love them or hate them, many patients struggle with managing exposure to cats both at home and when visiting others.
Here are a few tips:
🐱 Whenever possible, remove the cat from the home; if this is not possible, allow the cat to be outdoors some or all of the time
🐱 If the cat must be indoors, limit it to a single area of the home
🐱 Bathe your cat!
🐱 Cat allergen adheres to soft furnishings. Limit rugs/carpets, stuffed animals and upholstered furniture when possible

10/27/2025

AAWM's OIT program has helped desensitize many, many patients with food allergies, allowing them to live a life free from the fear of food-related allergic reactions.
Families, friends and neighbors of food allergic patients tend to be more aware of the possibility that kids in their community may be relying on strict avoidance to prevent reaction. This is what makes the Teal Pumpkin Project appealing.
Visit the FARE website for more information on becoming involved in helping to keep kids safe this Halloween

Make Halloween safer and fun for all by joining the Teal Pumpkin Project!

10/23/2025

If your or your child is looking forward to Halloween, but asthma and allergies are concerns, check out these tips from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Food allergies, skin concerns, pet allergies, and other conditions are all covered here.
Please refer to our website (allergywestmi.com) for more information on each of these health concerns, or contact our office for further assistance.

What’s definitely not so fun for parents of kids with food allergies are the potential dangers lurking in Halloween candy and party treats.

10/20/2025

It is not uncommon for patients to struggle with allergy symptoms from the time spring emerges to the time the leaves fall, and this is a result of consecutive and often overlapping allergen seasons.

This time of year can be especially difficult, as we enter viral season. Some tips for symptom control are included in the attached article, but allergy and non-allergy sufferers alike should also be practicing good hand washing techniques and receiving vaccines.

Some people suffer from seasonal allergies much of the year – with perhaps a break in the winter if they live in a cold climate.

10/16/2025

As the temperatures decrease, many patients with eczema will begin to experience increased skin dryness, itching and irritation. Consistent skin care routines are essential to maintaining healthy skin, as well as being aware of other potential triggers in addition to weather changes.

If you or a loved one suffers from eczema that is poorly controlled, a review of the information on our website can be helpful. If you have further questions, please contact our office for assistance.

Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a chronic, very itchy red rash.  It is the most common chronic skin disease seen in young children, and will frequently precede the development of allergies and/or asthma.  Although it is most common in young children, it can affect patients o...

10/14/2025

Today is National Dessert Day! 🍪🍦🎂🍰
This day is meant to promote enjoying and sharing your favorite sweet treats, as well as endeavoring to try new ones. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a food allergy, sharing treats may feel complicated, but FARE provides many recipes, both sweet and savory, to help meet your needs.
If treating food allergies in order to liberalize the diet is your goal, we can help. Contact our office for more information about options, including OIT.

Amazing allergy-friendly recipes from celebrity chefs, FARE's Teen Advisory Group and other friends of FARE. Whether you are avoiding all top-9 allergens, or just one or two, there is bound to be a recipe perfect for you!