In this episode, we talk about managing allergies during the summer. Dr. Jeffrey Demain discusses common allergens seen during the summer such as stinging insects and pollen, and how people can protect themselves if they havebee allergy, ant allergy, or grass allergy.

Resources:

– AAFA Online Support Community for People with Asthma and Allergies: https://aafa.org/join

– Bee Sting Allergies: https://aafa.org/allergies/types-of-allergies/insect-allergy/bee-wasp-hornet-yellow-jacket/
– Fire Ant Allergy: https://aafa.org/allergies/types-of-allergies/insect-allergy/fire-ant-allergy/
– Grass Pollen Allergy: https://aafa.org/allergies/types-of-allergies/pollen-allergy/grass-pollen-allergy/
– Allergens and Allergic Asthma: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers-causes/allergic-asthma/
– Asthma Prevention: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-prevention/
– Allergy Prevention: https://aafa.org/allergies/prevent-allergies/
– Healthier Home Checklist: https://aafa.org/allergies/prevent-allergies/healthier-home-indoor-air-quality/

Dr. Demain is the Founder, of the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska; Clinical Professor, at the University of Washington School of Medicine; Adjunct Professor, at the University of Alaska; and the Founder, of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Alaska Chapter. He is a member of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation ofAmerica’s Medical Scientific Council.

Disclosure:This episode was produced by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and made possible in part by support from American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Its contents are solely the responsibility of AAFA and the guest speakers, and do not necessarily represent the official views of the sponsors.