WK Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center

09/03/2025

We give patients instructions on different recipes, depending on what type of observed food challenge they’re coming in for. 
Perhaps these ladies didn’t fully understand the Baked Egg recipe… 🫢

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

Exciting news! A New Clinical Collaboration to Benefit Our Patients – and You! Willis Knighton Health is now working with Mayo Clinic as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This network is a select group of independent health systems that are granted special access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and expertise. wkhs.com/mayo

09/03/2025

Does your child complain of an itchy mouth, tongue, or throat when they eat certain raw fruits and veggies? It could be Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), also called Pollen-Food Syndrome (PFAS).

https://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/understanding-oral-allergy-syndrome

The pollens of some trees, grasses, and weeds are similar to the proteins of certain raw fruits, vegetables, seeds, or nuts. These food proteins cross-react and cause localized symptoms in the mouth or throat. Symptoms can be worse during the times when the pollen you are allergic to is highest - like now during ragweed season.

OAS/PFAS can cause symptoms such as an itchy or tingling mouth, face, tongue, or throat. There can be some mouth and throat swelling or hives where the food touches the skin. Rarely, OAS can trigger anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction, so it is important to know if you have OAS or a food allergy and how to treat it. Make an appointment with your child’s allergist if they are having allergy symptoms after eating foods.

08/26/2025

A new study in the AAAAI’s The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology is showing that COVID-19 can cause a higher risk for asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, but the risk lessened after vaccination.
https://www.healio.com/news/allergy-asthma/20250822/covid19-vaccination-reduces-risks-for-asthma-allergic-rhinitis-chronic-rhinosinusitis

08/23/2025

Willis Knighton Health is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic care network.

Through this relationship, WK providers & patients will have the ability to access clinical resources & expertise at the Mayo Clinic, one of the most highly-respected healthcare resources in the world.

This comes after a vigorous three-year vetting process, spearheaded by Ms. Claire Cooper Rebouche & championed by Dr. Lane Rosen. I’m so proud to be part of the Willis Knighton Health organization that provides .

08/23/2025

Willis Knighton Health is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic care network.

Through this relationship, WK providers & patients will have the ability to access clinical resources & expertise at the Mayo Clinic, one of the most highly-respected healthcare resources in the world.

Exciting news! A New Clinical Collaboration to Benefit Our Patients – and You! Willis Knighton Health is now working with Mayo Clinic as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This network is a select group of independent health systems that are granted special access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and expertise. wkhs.com/mayo

08/13/2025

FARE is excited to share that Target has launched an Allergen Friendly Foods page just in time for back to school! This curated selection features products with on-pack statements that they or their facility are free from at least one of the FDA-recognized Top 9 allergens. It’s a welcome step toward making grocery shopping easier for families managing food allergies. Remember to always check every label for the most accurate allergen and ingredient information before purchasing. https://www.target.com/c/allergen-friendly-foods/-/N-xsft1

08/13/2025

Texas announces first death in measles outbreak News Release February 26, 2025 The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the first death from measles in the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions. The school-aged child who was not vaccinated was hospitalized in L...

08/13/2025

The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines to parents and healthcare professionals.