Links

Patient Education

Marycliff Allergy Specialists is committed to patient education. Below are links to helpful and educational websites related to the fields of asthma, allergy and immunology.

Spokane Food Allergy Support Network

ACAAI Eye Allergy Quiz
A quick self-quiz about eye allergies to help you determine if you should see your physician or allergy specialist.

Dr. Gower’s KREM 2 News Page
Up-to-date information about the latest developments in research as well as seasonal allergy information.

Asthma-allergy-news.com

Vitamin D and Asthma

Study shows low levels of vitamin D can hinder response to steroid treatment.

Search Allergic Conditions (AAAI)

American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology's searchable database of allergic conditions.

What is anaphylaxis? (AAAI)

Information about Insect Stings (ACAAI)

Sinusitis Information

Ener-G Foods
Ener-G foods is a great source for ready made foods for restrictive diets.

ABC News OnCall+Allergy

ABC News OnCAll+Asthma

Reachmd.com Focus on Allergies

US Hereditary Angioedema Association

NeilMed Pharmaceuticals

Urticaria info from the American Academy of Dermatology

News
May is Astha Awarness Month!

10-05-2013

American Lung Association

Raising Awareness About Asthma

Today, more than 25 million people in America have asthma—including more than 7 million kids. Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children under the age of 15 and is a leading cause of school absences.

That's why this May—Asthma Awareness Month—the American Lung Association has set out to bring greater awareness of this disease. We're helping to make sure people with asthma have access to the information and resources they need to manage their asthma to live active, healthy lives.

Allergenicity of casein containing chalk in milk allergic schoolchildren

02-05-2013

New Study: ACAAI

May Annals Release

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), milk allergy affects an estimated 300,000 children in the United States.
New Study: American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Study

April 2, 2013
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), the number of Americans diagnosed with asthma grows annually, with 26 million currently affected.

The number of Americans with allergy is also increasing, with 50 million having an allergic condition.
Study finds pollutants, obesity weigh heavily on asthmatics

May 31, 2012

More bad news has surfaced for the 3.1 million baby boomers and older adults with asthma, a number that is expected to double within the next 25 years. Click to read more.

Respiratory Health: Breathe Easy

May 10, 2012

Respiratory Health: Breathe Easy, is an eight page supplement to USA Today created under the editorial direction of the AAAAI. This supplement covers asthma as well as other respiratory conditions.

Pediatrics For Parents Journal

08-05-2012

We've added the Pediatrics for Parents Journal to our patient info page. The journal features several articles ranging from ADHD and food sensitivities to medication overdoses.

New studies starting soon

29-03-2012

Allergy and Asthma Studies

ASTHMA

There are several asthma trials starting this spring and summer. We are looking for individuals with mild to severe asthma symptoms. Whether you use a daily controller or only use occasional albuterol for your symptoms, we may have a trial for you.

Compensation for time and travel is available and all physician visits are without cost to you. If you would like more information or to participate, please call Christi at 509-343-3710.

ALLERGIES

We will soon be enrolling a study for people with red, itchy and watery eyes during pollen season (allergic conjunctivitis). If this sounds like you during allergy season, please contact Christi at 509-343-3410
There are several asthma trials starting this spring and summer. We are looking for individuals with mild to severe asthma symptoms. Whether you use a daily controller or only use occasional albuterol for your symptoms, we may have a trial for you.