Allergy shots are a disease modifying treatment that help patients become less allergic. Listen as Dr Bubak explains.
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Self Help for Allergies
In this video Dr Bubak Discusses what kind of treatments and lifestyle changes can you do before seeing an allergist.
You can begin to care for your allergies before seeing an allergist by avoiding allergens, using antihistamines, and keeping your house closed up and air-conditioned.
Natural Allergy Treatments
Allergy season is here again, and it’s in full force. If you’re suffering from allergies, you might be looking for some natural remedies. Check out this video to learn more!
Read MoreWelcome to the Team Dr. Brennan!
Dakota Allergy & Asthma has recently had the honor and privilege of welcoming another board-certified allergist to our team. Dr. Brennan has joined forces with Dr. Bubak to help treat allergy and asthma patients in Sioux Falls. Dr. Brennan is an experienced allergist who is able to evaluate and treat all types of allergies for patients of all ages. He brings a wealth of experience to Dakota Allergy & Asthma.
Read MoreHay Fever 101 – Is it Really Hay Fever?
It seems that everyone has “hay fever” these days. If you don’t believe me, just ask people if they are suffering from sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, watery eyes, and itching of the nose, eyes, or even mouth!
Read MoreYou Have Your Anaphylaxis Plan, Now What Should You Do?
(Hint—Practice)
If you or your family member has suffered from anaphylaxis caused by allergies to a food, a yellow jacket sting, or something idiopathic, there has already been one terrible reaction. If that's the case, you or your loved one have already seen an allergist, determined the cause, had epinephrine prescribed, and were taught how and when to use it, and time has been spent avoiding the trigger.
Read MoreThank You Julie Nielsen For Your Service!
Dr. Bubak and the entire team at Dakota Allergy thanks Julie Nielsen for her years of service to our allergy and asthma patients.
Read MoreHunting with Allergies and Asthma
Let’s face it, men (and even many of you women), a beautiful Fall day with friends and family in the great outdoors is just made for a hunt. But what if you are allergic to the mold spores and pollen grains floating through the crisp Fall air? Don’t be discouraged! With a little help from your Board-Certified Allergist, you, your friends and family, and even the hunting dogs can all enjoy a great day of hunting!
Read MoreMY ALLERGIES ARE TERRIBLE!
Once the allergy season kicks in, the misery soon follows. What can you do to get some relief?
Read MoreWhat Are Hives?
Hives (or urticaria) will affect 1 out of 5 people during their lifetime. They are itchy, red or skin colored bumps with redness around them that come and go. Histamine is the substance that actually causes the hives. This means that if you have hives, they are the result of histamine being released from your mast cells.
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