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Winter Hives
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Mar 05, 2021 12:16:45 PM
You’re out on a relaxing hike when you first notice the itching. The sensation starts on your arms, under layers of winter gear. As you turn back, you think you can feel the hives spreading–and you realize that you’re going to have to walk all the way back to your car itching like crazy. It’s not a thought that fills you with joy, especially because you didn’t think winter allergies were a thing. Certainly not winter hives!
Topics: Atopic Dermatitis
Answers To Common Asthma Questions
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Feb 16, 2021 12:13:55 PM
Everyone’s asthma experience is going to be a little bit different. A diversity of triggers and varied levels of severity mean that everyday life with asthma could look very different from one person to another. For some people, asthma may amount to little more than a minor nuisance. For others, this breathing condition can interfere with everyday life and require consistent monitoring.
Topics: Asthma
5 Signs You Might Be In Anaphylaxis
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Feb 08, 2021 12:12:27 PM
You’re having a great time on your hike–and it’s just what you needed: fresh air, lovely views, and a little bit of exercise. But then you felt a little pinch on your leg. It was probably a mosquito. But what if it was a bee? Like a lot of people, you know that you’re allergic to bees and can have a pretty serious reaction. But how do you know if you’re going into anaphylaxis?
Topics: Anaphylaxis
Thank You Dr. Brennan For Your Service!
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Sep 16, 2020 12:10:45 PM
Dr. Bubak and the entire team at Dakota Allergy thanks Dr. Brian Brennan for his service to our allergy and asthma patients during his time with us.
Dr. Brennan did his allergy and clinical immunology fellowship at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and he completed his residency in pediatrics at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Brennan saw both children and adults with allergy and asthma problems during his time at Dakota Allergy & Asthma.
Asthma Control: Rule Of 2 [Video]
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Sep 14, 2020 12:09:42 PM
Asthma control is all about the rule of two. Are you using your asthma reliever more than twice a week? If so, it’s time to change up your treatment plan. You don’t have to suffer!
Topics: Asthma
Plan Ahead For Fall Mold Allergies
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Sep 02, 2020 12:08:11 PM
The following is from a guest post from Dr Bubak posted at The Prairie Doc
Summer and fall are prime seasons for mold allergy problems. Mold spores are smaller than pollen grains allowing them to not only effect the eyes and nose of allergy sufferers, but they can infiltrate the bronchial tubes and cause asthma. If the allergy or asthma is combined with participation in sports or a rhinovirus cold at the start of school, it could result in asthma attack.
Topics: Allergies, Asthma
Allergies, Asthma, And Avoidance
Posted by Mark Bubak, M.D. on Aug 24, 2020 12:07:00 PM
Topics: Allergies, Asthma