Allergy News
Early Peanut Introduction Is Reducing Food Allergies: What Parents Should Know
Recent national data offers encouraging news for families concerned about food allergies. New research shows that early introduction of peanut-containing foods in infancy is working, with a significant reduction in peanut allergy rates among young children.
At Praana Center for Asthma and Allergy, we often counsel families on food allergy prevention and diagnosis. These findings reinforce how evidence-based guidance, when applied correctly, can make a meaningful difference for children and families.
If your infant has eczema it is recommended to do a skin test for peanut before introduces peanut early.
Source:https://acaai.org/news/want-your-child-to-avoid-peanut-allergy-early-introduction-is-working/
New Year’s Resolutions for Better Allergy and Asthma Control
As the New Year begins, many people focus on improving their health and well-being. For individuals living with allergies or asthma, even small, intentional changes can lead to meaningful improvements in daily comfort, symptom control, and long-term respiratory health.
At Praana Center for Asthma and Allergy, we encourage patients to use the start of the year as an opportunity to reassess how well their current allergy or asthma management plan is working—and to make adjustments that support easier breathing throughout the year ahead.
Start the Year With an Allergy or Asthma Check-In
Regular follow-up with an allergist is an important part of staying well controlled. Over time, symptoms, triggers, and medication needs can change. A visit allows us to:
Review current medications and inhaler technique
Adjust treatment plans if symptoms have changed
Address new concerns such as exercise symptoms, sleep disruption, or frequent infections
Many patients are surprised by how much better they feel after small but targeted adjustments.
Support Your Immune System With Nutrition and Hydration
What you eat and drink can influence inflammation, skin health, and overall immune balance. Maintaining a nutritious diet while avoiding known food allergens helps support long-term wellness. Staying well hydrated is also important, particularly during colder months, when dry air can worsen nasal symptoms, eczema, and airway irritation.
For patients with food allergies, ongoing education around safe food choices and label reading remains an essential part of care.
Manage Stress to Reduce Flare-Ups
Stress is a common and often overlooked trigger for allergy and asthma symptoms. Heightened stress can worsen nasal congestion, asthma control, hives, and eczema. Incorporating stress-management practices—such as mindfulness, breathing exercises, gentle movement, or enjoyable downtime—can help reduce symptom frequency and severity.
Good mental health is an important part of good immune health.
Stay Up to Date on Preventive Care
Respiratory infections can significantly impact individuals with asthma and allergic lung disease. Keeping recommended vaccinations current, including seasonal flu and other appropriate vaccines, helps reduce the risk of complications and asthma exacerbations during the winter months.
Preventive care plays a key role in protecting lung health year-round.
Stay Active With Asthma-Friendly Exercise
Regular physical activity supports heart and lung function and overall health. For patients with asthma, exercise can be safely incorporated with the right plan in place. This may include:
Using a prescribed inhaler before exercise
Choosing activities suited to your symptoms and environment
Modifying workouts during poor air quality or extreme weather
With proper guidance, most people with asthma can remain active and confident in their ability to exercise safely.
A Thoughtful Plan Makes a Difference
Allergies and asthma do not have to limit your goals or quality of life. With personalized care, education, and preventive strategies, many patients experience better control and fewer disruptions throughout the year.
At Praana Center for Asthma and Allergy, we partner with children and adults to create individualized plans that evolve with their needs—helping patients breathe easier in every season.
Serving Hinsdale and Surrounding Communities
Our office is located in Willowbrook, Illinois, and we proudly care for patients from Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, and nearby suburbs.
Schedule an appointment to start the year with a plan tailored to your allergy or asthma needs.
This article is informed by guidance and public health education from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).