Hay Fever Symptoms Runny nose Itchy eyes, mouth or skin Sneezing Stuffy nose due to blockage or congestion Fatigue (often reported due to poor quality sleep as a result of nasal obstruction) Hay Fever Triggers Outdoor allergens, such as pollens from trees, grass, weeds, and mold spores Indoor allergens,...
Dr. Laura Ispas is a top-ranked Allergy and Immunology specialist with over two decades of experience in the allergy field. Whether you’re fighting allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, eczema, urticaria, angioedema, food allergies, mast cell disorders, or complex immunodeficiencies, we can find your unique solutions. She provides high-end quality medical...
Peanut allergies have always been hard to test but new research has brought a food challenge to a test tube! With the Immuneowork up we are now able to evaluate Peanut allergies on a cellular level which has brought new knowledge and research on this medical problem At Dr. Ispas's...
Here in Virginia, we can expect by late Febuary to early summer tends to be the worst for many allergy sufferers.” Why? Because “tree pollens such as oak, maple, and river birch are blooming during this time,” making it peak allergy season in Virginia! In early spring, the dry winds...
Peanut Allergy Research Study Our office is excited to announce that we will be a part of the Research study of Patients with peanut allergies. With this patient trial, we will be able to study the path of this allergy and find medical treatment options. We are actively looking...
Over the past two decades, the incidence of children and adults needing medical attention because of difficulty swallowing or food impaction has risen, prompting researchers to take a closer look at the problem. The result of their research is the identification of an allergic/immune condition, which they’ve labeled eosinophilic esophagitis...
Food allergies affect approximately 32 million people in the United States, including 5.6 million children. In fact, the CDC reports that food allergies among kids increased by 50% between 1997 and 2011 alone, and 40% of kids with food allergies have had severe allergic reactions. Driving this point home even...
Over 25 million people in the United States have asthma. It’s a condition that must be treated, or you risk doing permanent damage to your lungs. Unfortunately, asthma at any age cannot be cured, only controlled and managed. While there are similarities, childhood and adult-onset asthma differ. At Allergy Asthma...
Rashes and hives appear as red or flesh-colored bumps anywhere on your body. They typically feel itchy but can also sting or burn. These conditions may appear and disappear suddenly, or appear and linger for months or years. In addition to causing discomfort, rashes and hives can make you feel...
When you have an allergy, your immune system is reacting to a substance it sees as foreign and harmful to your body. That reaction causes the watery eyes, runny nose, coughing, and sneezing you’re probably familiar with — those are ways your body tries to get rid of the substances...
If you know someone who has pet allergies, you know pet dander, saliva, or urine can be major irritants. From sniffly noses to watery eyes to persistent sneezing, entering a pet-friendly home when your body isn’t so pet-friendly can be unpleasant. When you and your furry friends are expecting guests...
When allergies make you miserable, you want relief stat! But a traditional allergy shot schedule can take months to work. That’s why Dr. Laura Ispas of the Allergy Asthma & Immunology Institute offers an accelerated allergy shot schedule that gives patients in Leesburg, Virginia, much faster relief. If you’re looking...
Laura Ispas, MD, at Allergy Asthma & Immunology Institute in Leesburg, Virginia, is a specialist with extensive experience in treating sinus infections (sinusitis) and the issues that cause them. Most commonly caused by changes related to allergies, sinusitis can also develop after a cold or other upper respiratory infection. How...
Sneezing, an itchy nose and red, watery eyes are just a few symptoms that torment the millions of Americans living with allergies. You may have experienced these symptoms and tried different over-the-counter allergy medicines without success. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s a good idea to partner with...
Peanuts are one of the most common allergy-causing foods around, and reactions can be quite severe -- sometimes moving very quickly from itchy skin to swelling of the tongue, wheezing, and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Unfortunately, peanuts are often very hard to avoid. It’s easy to spot the danger in a...
Your eczema isn’t exactly like anyone else’s, and you may have identified your own set of triggers. However, most of the 31.6 million women, men, and children in the United States who have atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, find cold winter weather extra challenging. Dr. Laura Ispas, a top-ranked...
If you have asthma, you already know how the winter months seem to aggravate your symptoms. This is common due to the double dose of challenges that the colder seasons present. Spending more time indoors is a logical response as the mercury plummets and, when you do venture outside, that...
If you’ve tried to find the right balance of medicines for your allergies and relief still isn’t in sight, you might be ready to consider allergy shots. But, many people dread the waiting period of about 6-12 months before you get the full benefits of the injections. At the Allergy...
As the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States, allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. They’re also on the rise, meaning an ever-growing number of people develop allergies with each passing year. Although every allergy problem can be aggravating in its own unique way, seasonal allergies...