Dust mites are found in all homes and are microscopic insects that feed off of dead human skin cells that we shed into the environment. Dust mites thrive in temperatures of 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit and in humidity levels of 70% to 80%. Dust mites trigger year-round allergies and asthma. 🤧 If you are having allergy symptoms while inside your home, you may be allergic to dust mites! Contact your allergist for skin testing and learn how to control your symptoms! Follow me on instagram the_aller

Doctor guilt vs. mom guilt. As an allergist, I hate when my schedule is full and patients have to wait — because in allergy, being seen sooner can change outcomes. Earlier answers, earlier treatment, fewer reactions. But then there’s mom guilt… wondering if I’m missing moments with my own baby while I’m trying to help someone else’s. Some days the balance feels impossible. #DoctorGuilt #MomGuilt #WorkingMom #AllergyDoctor #Allergist #FoodAllergy #OIT #DoctorMom #MedTok #WomenInMedicine #Physicia

Sesame allergy is tricky ⚠️ Just because something says “seed-free” or doesn’t list sesame seeds doesn’t mean it’s safe. Sesame can still show up as tahini, flour, extract, or be hidden in “natural flavors”— and trigger reactions. Always read labels carefully and when in doubt, skip it. #sesameallergy #foodallergy #allergyawareness #hiddeningredients #momdoctor #pediatrics #epipen #allergist