Uptown Allergy & Asthma

11/12/2025

🧠 Ever wonder why kids can get so easily distracted?

Dr. Mehta explains why children get easily distracted and how understanding this can actually help us support their growth. 💡
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11/03/2025

Could giving babies peanuts early actually prevent allergies instead of causing them? Listen in to find out!!!🥜

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10/15/2025

Say goodbye to nasal swabs! A recent study shows that one day we may have an alternative way to test for flu in a chewing gum or lozenge!

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10/01/2025

Do you know what increases your risk of developing Flesh-Eating Bacteria infections? Dr Mehta explains how a better understanding of specific risk factors and early warning signs can improve treatment. 

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09/17/2025

Fall in New Orleans brings a whole host of unique allergens to navigate. Indoor allergies to dust mites and mold become more prevalent while ragweed affects seasonal allergy sufferers. Dr. Mehta provides some timely advice for patients on how to identify and treat fall allergies in the Big Easy.

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Fall in New Orleans brings a whole host of new allergens to navigate. Indoor allergies to dust mites and mold become more prevalent while ragweed affects sea...

09/15/2025

Do you know what causes your child's asthma flare-ups? Dr. Mehta explains how better understanding of specific asthma triggers in children can help personalize and optimize asthma therapy, now and in the future.

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Do you know what causes your child's asthma flare-ups? Dr. Reena Mehta explains how better understanding of specific asthma triggers in children can help per...

08/13/2025

New treatment option for sleep apnea? Dr. Mehta explains current treatment options for sleep apnea sufferers and a new oral medication coming in early 2026 that may help to drastically relieve sleep apnea symptoms.

New treatment option for sleep apnea? Dr. Reena Mehta of Uptown Allergy & Asthma explains what obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is, treatment options for sleep ...

06/27/2025

It's easy to overlook the psychological toll of allergies and asthma on patients and parents. Dr. Mehta explains how allergy care is expanding to manage psychological symptoms alongside allergy and asthma symptoms.

Allergist Dr. Reena Mehta explains the psychological toll of allergies and asthma on patients and parents, and how allergy care is expanding to manage psycho...

06/03/2025

FDA warning! Long-term use of certain allergy medications (Zyrtec and Xyzal) can cause severe rebound itch when you stop taking them. Allergist Dr. Reena Mehta explains this rare side effect and how to treat it.

In rare cases, long-term use of certain allergy medications (Zyrtec and Xyzal) can cause severe rebound itch when you stop taking them. Allergist Dr. Reena M...

05/20/2025

Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are on the rise again! Learn why whooping cough can be especially difficult to manage in infants and tips on how to treat it if your child starts showing symptoms.

Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are on the rise again! Learn why pertussis is so difficult in infants and tips on how to treat it if your child starts showi...

04/22/2025

Researchers have found that we may soon be able to diagnose and stage Alzheimer's with a simple blood test.

Dr. Mehta explains how this innovation could change we approach this difficult condition. Watch the full segment to learn more!

Researchers have found that we may soon be able to diagnose and stage Alzheimer's with a simple blood test. Dr. Reena Mehta explains on New Orleans Fox 8 New...

04/07/2025

Did you know that New Orleans has been ranked the 2nd worst city to live in if you have pollen allergies?

Allergist Dr. Mehta explains why New Orleans is so troublesome for seasonal allergy sufferers, and what you can do to make life here more comfortable here for you and your family if you're living with allergies.

Did you know that New Orleans has been ranked the 2nd worst city to live in if you have pollen allergies? Allergist Dr. Reena Mehta explains why New Orleans ...