Patient Education

Download educational handouts written by our staff for our patients.

Allergy Testing: If you or your child is about to have allergy testing done, it is crucial that you read this important information.

Asthma Action Plan: Here is a tool to help you manage your (or your child’s) asthma when signs and symptoms of asthma are not fully controlled.

Dry Skin Care: Here are some very helpful methods to keep your skin moist and help control itching. If you or your children suffer from eczema, this handout is required reading.

Eczema: This handout provides recommendations for daily skin care.

Hay Fever: If you or a loved one suffers from hay fever, you will want to know what is in this informative handout.

House Dust: What is house dust, and how best to control this serious allergy problem? You may have the cleanest home in the neighborhood, but house dust mites can still be a big problem.

Long-Acting Bronchodilators and Asthma: Here is some helpful information prepared by Dr. Blumenthal to help answer your questions about the safety of these medications and the recent FDA warnings.

Pet Allergy: If pets are a problem in your home here are some helpful hints and insights.

Prior Authorizations: A few words from our office staff regarding prior authorizations.

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, are caused by an allergy to various pollens such as grasses, trees, ragweed, and weeds.

Singulair: This is an informative review by Dr. Blumenthal about the safety of Singulair in light of recent FDA warnings.

Vocal Cord Dysfunction: This handout explains what vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is and how we treat this common problem that mimics and complicates asthma.