Allergy Associates Of New Hampshire

11/07/2025

👃Always sniffling and congested.
👅 Itchy mouth when eating fresh apples and watermelon.
🤧 Over the counter medications never work.

🔥 Skin testing positive to pollens and dust!

11/06/2025

🥜 FYI for our peanut allergy patients!

Viaskin Peanut is a peanut allergy treatment that decreases sensitivity to peanut by wearing a patch containing peanut protein. FDA approval is expected in the near future. Unlike other peanut allergy treatments, it can be done almost entirely at home with virtually no risk of anaphylaxis caused by the treatment (as seen with oral immunotherapy like Palforzia) and no need for regular injections (Xolair), with the trade off of it being a bit less effective (based on currently available information).

Does Your Toddler Have a Peanut Allergy?

The COMFORT Toddlers Study is collecting additional safety data for an investigational treatment that may help retrain the immune system and potentially reduce the risk of allergic reaction to peanuts. The treatment has already been tested in toddlers and children and has shown that it may help with peanut allergies.

The study is looking to enroll 480 children ages 1-3 with peanut allergies. The study will include a 6-week screening period (to confirm that your child is eligible), a 26-week treatment period, and a 2-week follow-up period. You and your child will visit the study site 8 times.

Participants will receive study-related care and treatment at no cost. You may also receive compensation for completion of key study visits. No health insurance is required.

Who can participate?

Your child may be able to take part in the COMFORT Toddlers Study if they:
• Are 1-3 years of age
• Have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a peanut allergy based on an evaluation from their doctor
• Are on a strict peanut-free diet
• Have access to emergency medicines (including epinephrine) and a current food allergy emergency action plan

The study team will go over all requirements and the details of the study with you to see if your child may qualify.

Visit the COMFORT Toddlers Study website for more details:
https://comfort-toddlers-study.com/learnmore/

11/05/2025

🛏 YOUR MATTRESS IS GAINING WEIGHT!

A new mattress can gain up to 20% of its weight over 10 years by absorbing shed skin flakes (both human and pet dander), dust mites, and dust mite f***l matter.

Dust mites are microscopic insects that eat skin flakes. Unlike bed bugs or cockroaches, they are invisible but present in ALL homes and buildings.

Allergies to dust mite f***s are very common, and can trigger asthma, nasal/eye allergies, and eczema. Dust mite allergy can be easily diagnosed with allergy skin testing.

Since it is impossible to completely avoid dust mites, focus on cleaning up the place you spend several hours in direct contact with them every night (your bed!).

✅ Strip down your bed to the bare pillow and bare mattress and wash all of your bedding every 1-2 weeks (hot water/hot dryer if possible). Buy blankets that are easy to wash and dry.

✅ Use special dust mite proof covers on your mattress and pillows to trap the dust mites inside the mattress/pillow stuffing and away from you. High tech Evolon fabric covers are affordable and easily available online.

✅ Once you have the bed cleaned up, you can focus on making the rest of your bedroom as dust free as possible. A HEPA air purifier and MERV 8 or greater central air filter may also help cut down on dust that is kicked up into the air.

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at AANH! 🐈‍⬛

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

At Ye Olde Allergy Associates of New Hampshire, we evaluate and treat spooky allergic diseases of all kinds, including:

🔸 Black cat allergy
🔸 Werewolf dander allergy
🔸 Pumpkin spice intolerance
🔸 Candle smoke rhinitis
🔸 Haunted hay fever
🔸 Raven feather allergy
🔸 Rat-induced asthma
🔸 Vampire bite hypersensitivity
🔸 Cobweb contact dermatitis

Now accepting new patients in our Portsmouth and Dover locations!

10/29/2025

😎 Skin Testing is Very Cool!

A local college student with asthma, environmental and food allergies gave us permission to share their skin prick test results (also known as scratch testing), with many definite positive tests to allergens like pollens, dust, and nuts, and negatives to mold.

The skin test device we use is actually plastic (see the close ups) and there is no blood, needles or shots involved for most patients.

The results appear in 15 minutes and you will leave the office knowing what your triggers are, and how to avoid them.

Skin testing can be done at ANY age (birth to 100), more typically as early as 3 months old for eczema and food allergies.

10/27/2025

This is what it feels like when your allergies are finally controlled!

Thanks to our amazing MA Britt for this awesome picture walking out of work tonight at our Portsmouth office!

10/27/2025

⭐️Theresa Rafferty RN has been with AANH for 23 years and has given 1000's of allergen immunotherapy injections over that amazing career!

Seeing how well they've worked for our patients, she also receives shots for pollen, animal, dust and mold allergies to help prevent sinus infections!

Holly did a great job this morning, Theresa didn't even feel it!

10/24/2025

🐾 Dog allergies can be a difficult situation.....
.. but don't let allergies affect your relationship with your dog!

📸 Share a picture of your dog this weekend, and a reply* will be randomly chosen on Monday to win our Teal Pumpkin bucket full of fun over-the-counter samples! 🪣

Some dog allergy facts you should know:

🐕 There is no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog. Breeds that are smaller, shed less, slobber less, and female/neutered male dogs might produce less allergen on a daily basis, but over weeks and months the allergen becomes part of your house dust, and the differences between breeds would not be meaningful.

🐾 Vacuuming frequently, keeping your bedroom pet-free, and using a HEPA purifier can help decrease your exposure.

🐕‍🦺 An allergist can perform testing to confirm your allergies and create a unique treatment plan to control your symptoms.

🐾 Immunotherapy (allergy desensitization injections containing purified dog allergen) is a natural treatment that may decrease your dog sensitivity to the point that you are not dependent on medications! We use state of the art dog allergen for the most reliable results.


*non-employee

10/23/2025

❓What's your favorite antihistamine?

Jenna (Happy Medical Asssistants Week!) prefers generic liquid grape Zyrtec (cetirizine)!

😴 Old fashioned antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are heavily absorbed into the brain and block the natural histamines that keep you awake. These antihistamines are often the main ingredient in over the counter sleep, nighttime and PM versions of cold medications.

Very rarely, some of our patients report that "non-drowsy" 24 hour antihistamines cause some drowsiness, with Allegra (fexofenadine) being the LEAST likely.

✅ No matter what the box says, all antihistamines work for both indoor and outdoor allergies, and all help hives. Allegra for Hives is the same exact medication as regular Allegra.

👨‍⚕️We could talk about antihistamines all day, and we are now accepting new patients! 👩‍⚕️

10/22/2025

📣 Happy Medical Assistants Day!

We are all so grateful for our amazing MAs (Holly, Shannon, and Theresa pictured, Jenna and Britt not) who keep everything running smoothly! Their skill, smiles, and hard work make every day better for our patients and our team.

We couldn’t do what we do without them!

10/21/2025

❓ In NH, when is the best time to get your flu shot for MAXIMUM protection?

📈 Flu cases usually rise in November, peak in December/January, and fall in February. Maximum immunity occurs 2 weeks after vaccination and lasts about 4 months before waning.

📆 Based on past years in NH, the best time is NOW (October 21) through November 7!

Flu vaccine is widely available however our patients can receive it during their appointment.

🥚 It is safe for egg allergic patients (even anaphylactic to eggs) to receive any influenza vaccine, even those that contain egg.

The best way to track the spread of viruses (flu, COVID and more) in the Seacoast area is via our local WastewaterSCAN in Dover!
https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker/?charts=CioQACABSABSBjI2NGI4N1oLSW5mbHVlbnphIEF43gKKAQZmY2JkYzG4ASo%3D&selectedChartId=fcbdc1