Did you know as many as 55% of Americans test positive for one or more allergens?

These allergies may affect your life in obvious ways, such as by causing watery eyes when hiking or serious reactions after eating certain foods. They may also go undiagnosed for years, causing inexplicable fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, or even migraines

Children and babies are especially prone to undiagnosed allergies, leading to perpetually runny noses, irritated skin and persistent coughs.

Whether you already know you have allergies, and are looking for an expert to manage your care, or you’re in the early stages of diagnosing your family’s allergies and need help getting answers, Dr. Yasharpour is here to help.

For some, asthma is a minor inconvenience. For others it can be a life-threatening condition. Where you are on the spectrum can improve significantly with the right doctor managing your care.

Allergies and asthma are often linked: half of Americans with asthma have allergic asthma, a type of asthma triggered by an allergy. If you have asthma, you may have undiagnosed allergies that are affecting your quality of life!

Unfortunately, more than half of children and one-third of adults miss school or work because of asthma. Proper care and management of your asthma can reduce or eliminate missed school and work.

If you are newly diagnosed with asthma, or looking for a better treatment plan for yourself or your children, contact Dr. Yasharpour for a consultation today.

There are many types of eczema, including:

• Atopic dermatitis, causing itchy, dry, scaly skin.
• Hand dermatitis, an outbreak on the fingers and webbing between fingers
• Contact dermatitis, a reaction to coming into contact with triggering substances such as certain detergents
• Seborrheic dermatitis, known as “Cradle Cap” in babies, characterized by redness, itching, and dry and flaking skin
• Nummular eczema, distinct, coin-shaped oval skin sores

Treating eczema is not just about finding the perfect ointment or skin treatment, although these can help. An expert allergist and immunologist like Dr. Yasharpour can help diagnose the underlying cause of your eczema.

Knowing the root of the problem can help you avoid these triggers to reduce or eliminate flare-ups in the future — and of course, Dr. Yasharpour can provide prescriptions for ointments or other medications to help reduce itching and speed healing when your eczema does flare up.

Most experts recommend that young children with moderate to severe eczema be evaluated for milk, egg, peanut, wheat, and soy allergies.

Are you surprised to hear that these conditions are so closely linked? You’re not alone.

Many pediatricians are hesitant to refer patients to an allergist, even after parents complain of persistent eczema in their infants, often followed by early signs of food intolerances.

Hives are raised, itchy, and either red or skin-colored. You may break out in hives for many reasons, such as after coming into contact with a certain food, medication, or plant. Some people break out in hives after blood transfusions, bacterial infections, or viral infections.

For many people, hives are triggered or worsened by emotional stress.

Dr. Yasharpour will help you determine what triggers your hives, and may recommend medications and remedies to help stop itching and reduce the severity of your symptoms.

Immune system issues can cause repeated infections such as bronchitis, ear infections, pneumonia or other ailments.

A compromised immune system may also make you more susceptible to everyday infections such as the common cold.

Some primary physicians may continuously treat the symptoms of your immunodeficiency without treating the underlying cause. If you suffer from immunodeficiency, you will benefit from the care of an immunologist like Dr. Yasharpour, to help treat and prevent recurring infections and improve your quality of life.