Family Center For Allergy And Asthma

Family Center For Allergy And Asthma We specialize in allergy, asthma and immunology. We also treat children and adults for immune disorders.
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Welcome to Family Center For Allergy & Asthma, where you'll find the best physician care and treatment options for allergic conditions and immunology. Since 1997, Dr. Weiss and our friendly staff have provided tailored medical care for adults and children who suffer from asthma and allergies. Whether you suffer from hay fever, eczema, insect allergies, asthma or chronic sinus infections, the Family Center For Allergy & Asthma has a solution to get you feeling better and breathing easy. Personalized Services Include:

• Allergy Testing
• Allergy & Asthma Treatments
• Skin Tests
• Breathing Tests
• Allergy Shots



We want our patients to be allergy-free and breathing easy, even if they suffer from asthma. Our full-service clinic offers leading edge equipment, tests and diagnostics and we stay up to date on allergy and asthma news. Our mission is to provide our patients with the latest in diagnostics and treatment options.

03/22/2026

Allergies cause sore throats primarily through postnasal drip, where excess mucus produced in response to allergens (like pollen or pet dander) drains down the back of the throat, causing irritation. Additionally, antihistamines released by your immune system trigger inflammation, while mouth breathing due to nasal congestion dries out the throat.

03/19/2026

Allergies can cause headaches, most commonly sinus headaches, by triggering inflammation, swelling, and mucus buildup in the sinus cavities. These headaches typically produce pain, pressure, and fullness behind the forehead, cheeks, or eyes, often accompanied by nasal congestion and worsening when bending forward.

03/18/2026

Allergic asthma is caused by breathing in environmental allergens (pollen, dust mites, mold, pet dander), causing airway inflammation, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. It is managed by identifying triggers, avoiding allergens, and using medications like inhaled corticosteroids or rescue inhalers, sometimes combined with allergy shots.

03/16/2026

Why are my allergies worse when I’m awake?

Allergies often worsen upon waking because you have spent hours in direct contact with concentrated bedroom allergens like dust mites in pillows/mattresses or pet dander. Morning is also when pollen levels peak, and your body naturally produces more histamine at night, causing accumulated congestion, sneezing, and irritation when you finally sit up.

03/10/2026

Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), also known as Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome, is an allergic reaction to raw fruits, vegetables, and some nuts, causing itching or swelling of the mouth, lips, and throat. It is caused by cross-reactivity where the immune system confuses proteins in raw produce with pollen

03/08/2026

A cat allergy is an immune system reaction to a specific protein (primarily Fel d 1) found in a cat's saliva, urine, and dander (dead skin cells), rather than the fur itself. These microscopic, sticky particles often cause sneezing, itchy eyes, and respiratory issues like wheezing or coughing.

03/02/2026

Asthma affects men, women and children, and can have life threatening implications if not treated and monitored. Care to guess how many people in the U.S. suffer from asthma? If you guessed 24 million, you're right.

02/26/2026

Why do I cough?
Coughing is a protective reflex to clear your airways of mucus, irritants, or infection. Common causes include viral infections (cold/flu), allergies, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux (GERD), environmental irritants, or lingering effects from a recent sickness. A cough that persists for more than 8 weeks should be checked by a doctor.

02/23/2026

Is it a cold or allergies?
Allergies cause itchy eyes, nose, or throat and last as long as exposure to allergens, typically without fever. Colds develop gradually, last 1–2 weeks, and often include fever, body aches, and sore throat. Key differences include itchy eyes/nose (allergies) vs. body aches/fever (colds).

02/17/2026

Winter allergy symptoms often mimic a cold but persist longer, typically caused by indoor triggers like dust mites, pet dander, and mold. Common symptoms include persistent sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, nasal congestion, runny nose, coughing, scratchy throat, and sometimes skin rashes or eczema flare-ups.

02/12/2026

Dust mite allergy is triggered by inhaling airborne proteins from dust mite droppings and body fragments, which are common in mattresses, pillows, and carpets.

01/28/2026

Food allergy symptoms typically occur within minutes to two hours after consuming a trigger food, affecting the skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, or cardiovascular system. Common symptoms include hives, itchy skin, swelling of the face/lips/tongue, wheezing, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dizziness. Severe, life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) may occur.

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2605 Joppa Road
York, PA
17403

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 11:30am - 7pm

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+17177475777

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