Family Allergy & Asthma

09/26/2026

Fall has officially arrived, but that doesn’t mean allergy season is over. 🍂

Ragweed can linger until the first frost, while mold thrives in damp piles of fallen leaves. If your symptoms tend to follow you into fall, one of these seasonal allergens could be the reason.

Learn what may be causing your fall symptoms and how to find relief: https://familyallergy.com/allergies/fall-allergies-asthma/

09/23/2026

You could help shape asthma research. The BREADTH Trial is enrolling participants ages 18–75 who have had asthma for at least 1 year. This clinical research trial is testing an investigational oral pill that may help reduce asthma symptoms for people whose asthma still impacts their daily lives despite treatment. There is no cost to participate, and you will be paid for your trial-related time and travel.

To learn more, talk to your doctor or contact the Family Allergy & Asthma Research Institute at (502) 368-0732 or [email protected].

09/16/2026

Are asthma symptoms shaping your life? You may qualify for the BREADTH Trial if you:
✅ Are age 18–75
✅ Have had asthma for at least 1 year
✅ Have tried asthma treatments but still experience uncontrolled symptoms.
This clinical research trial is testing an investigational oral pill that may help reduce asthma symptoms. There is no cost to participate in this trial. You will be paid for your trial-related time and travel. The trial team can give you more details.

To learn more, talk to your doctor or contact the clinical trial site listed here: Family Allergy & Asthma Research Institute, (502) 368-0732, [email protected].

09/14/2026

September can be especially tough on asthma.

Ragweed pollen is still in the air, just as respiratory illnesses begin spreading after students return to school. Together, they can make asthma symptoms harder to control.

Pay attention to changes like:
😮‍💨 More frequent coughing or wheezing
🌙 Symptoms that interrupt sleep
🏃 Trouble keeping up with usual activities
💨 Using quick-relief medication more often than usual

If you’re noticing a change, a board-certified allergist can help determine what’s behind your symptoms and recommend the right next steps.

Learn more about what can make asthma symptoms worse: https://familyallergy.com/education/asthma/common-asthma-triggers/

09/09/2026

If you are diagnosed with moderate to severe asthma, the BREADTH Trial may be an option. This clinical research trial is testing an investigational oral pill that may help reduce asthma symptoms. There is no cost to participate, and you will be paid for your trial-related time and travel.

To learn more, talk to your doctor or contact the Family Allergy & Asthma Research Institute at (502) 368-0732 or [email protected].

09/08/2026

Allergens can show up throughout the school day in places parents may not expect. 🏫

Here’s what could be hiding:
📚 Dust mites in carpets, old books or fabric-covered furniture
💧 Mold in damp areas or older school buildings
🐾 Pet dander carried in on other students’ clothing
🍎 Food allergens in cafeteria meals or shared snacks

Make sure school staff know about your child’s allergies and what to do if symptoms appear.

Our back-to-school allergy guide can help you start the conversation: https://familyallergy.com/allergies/a-back-to-school-allergy-guide-for-parents/

09/03/2026

Flu season is coming and we are ready for you. Flu shots are available at every Family Allergy & Asthma office during regular shot room hours, no appointment needed.

09/02/2026

You could be part of an important clinical trial of an investigational oral pill that may help reduce the symptoms of asthma. The BREADTH Trial is looking for participants who:
✅ Are age 18–75
✅ Have had asthma for at least 1 year
✅ Have tried asthma treatments but still experience uncontrolled symptoms.
There is no cost to participate. You will be paid for your trial-related time and travel. The trial team can give you more details on this payment.

To learn more, talk to your doctor or contact the Family Allergy & Asthma Research Institute at (502) 368-0732 or [email protected].

09/01/2026

Nurses, come grow with us.

At Family Allergy & Asthma you get standard clinical office hours with limited late days and weekends, patients you get to know like family, a team that makes the work enjoyable, and real room to learn and advance.

You care for others. We care for you.

See our current openings: https://familyallergy.com/careers/

08/31/2026

Your allergies don’t always stay the same when your location changes. 🗺️

Different plants and climates affect which allergens are in the air and when pollen levels rise. That means moving or traveling to another part of the country could introduce triggers you’re not used to.

Our regional guide explains how allergy seasons vary across the U.S., so you can know what to expect wherever you are.

Explore the guide here: https://familyallergy.com/allergies/a-regional-guide-to-seasonal-allergies-in-the-united-states/

09/01/2020

Updated: 08/08/2020
Office Hours beginning 08/10/2020:
Gurnee: Libertyville:
Monday 7 am – 3 pm Monday 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am – 7 pm Tuesday 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm
Thursday 9 am – 5 pm Thursday 11 am – 7 pm
Friday 9 am – 5 pm Friday 8 am – 4 pm

***As of 08/10/20 our Gurnee office will be open on Thursdays from 9 am- 5 pm***
***As of 08/10/20 our Libertyville office will be open on Fridays from 8 am- 4 pm***
***Allergy injection patients on build-up may now come weekly***
***All allergy injections must be scheduled in advance***

04/02/2020

COVID-19 Update: 04/02/2020

Temporary office hours effective 04/06/2020

Gurnee office:
Tuesday 11am-7pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm

Libertyville office:
Monday 9am-5pm
Thursday 11am-7pm

03/21/2020

COVID-19 Update: 03/20/2020
In accordance with the Illinois Shelter in Place order, in effect from Saturday 3/21 through Tuesday 4/7, Allergy & Asthma Consultants advises:

1. Current patients should postpone all non-essential appointments. This includes yearly re-evaluations for prescription refills and interval wellness checks. All patients who consider their allergic conditions to be stable should reschedule their appointment to a later date.

2. New Patient appointments that are not of an urgent matter should be postponed. Patients with poorly controlled respiratory, nasal or skin conditions will still be seen.

3. Patients in the build-up phase of their allergy injections should come less frequently; a three-week interval between injections is advised.

4. Patients receiving biologic injectable medications for asthma, hives and eczema are encouraged to maintain their injection schedule with regularly scheduled follow-ups.

5. Office hours remain unchanged at this time. Patients may still call with questions regarding their healthcare needs. Please contact your pharmacy to have a refill request sent to our office.

Our goal is to safely guide patients and staff through the COVID-19 pandemic while providing optimal care at minimal risk.

Thank you for your cooperation with these guidelines.

03/17/2020

For everyone’s safety and health if you are sick, have a cough, fever, difficulty breathing or have traveled to a COVID-19 affected region we recommend you contact your primary care physician and reschedule your appointment with AAC.
Updated: Monday March 16th 2020
As this situation is fluid and evolving, we will update content as needed.

The health and well-being of our patients, staff, and community is our first priority. Amidst growing concern around Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are adhering to the CDC and IDPH guidelines to prevent viral transmission and to ensure your safety in our offices.

What AAC is doing:

Prevention Screening

• AAC will be contacting all patients prior to their scheduled office visits in order to reiterate and confirm a health status check as recommended by the CDC.
• Patients presenting with COVID-19 symptoms – fever, cough and/or shortness of breath – will be rescheduled per CDC guidelines and their referring MD will be notified.
• Those patients who fall into a “high risk” category, including patients who have traveled to known COVID-19 “hotspots”, even if they are asymptomatic, will be asked to reschedule their appointment 14 days from the date of their current appointment.
• Out of an abundance of caution, AAC will be recommending that patients over the age of 60, as well as patients with known immunocompromised conditions such as cancer and diabetes, consider rescheduling their appointments.

Cleaning

• AAC always follows the highest level of sanitization guidelines. We have enhanced these preventive measures in order to protect our staff, patients and the community at large against any additional risk factors associated with the spread of COVID-19.
Appointments

• All offices will remain open and available for patients, for the immediate future. However, provider schedules may change with little or no notice to ensure adequate coverage.
• We advise immunotherapy patients currently on weekly injections to consider lengthening the interval between injections to every 3 weeks.
• Medication refills will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

TeleHealth

• Many allergic conditions can be evaluated and treated with a phone call or a telehealth interview. We are currently working out the details to offer this service shortly.

Additional CDC Resources

AAC is providing the following information from the CDC and other resources regarding the Coronavirus and COVID-19. We are making these links available to provide you with the most current and relevant information.

• How It Spreads
• Symptoms
• Prevention and Treatment
• Stigma and COVID-19
• Facts from the CDC
• Prevention
• Spanish Resources
• Sintomas
• Prevención y tratamiento
Additional Resources

This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as needed here and on the CDC website at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.
For general questions about COVID-19 and Illinois’ response and guidance, call 1-800-889-3931 or email [email protected].

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

03/16/2020

COVID-19 Resources: Learn what to do if you think you have been exposed and other important updates

Learn what to do if you think you've been exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Stay up to date with our Resource Center and get tips to keep you and your family safe.

05/06/2019

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01/31/2019

Attention all Libertyville patients: The 1800 Hollister building has had a water emergency in the building tonight, January 31st, 2019. At this time the building is closed. We will keep you updated as information becomes available. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

03/09/2018

SPRING FORWARD!!! Remember to change your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday, March 11th. 🕐