One of the most common questions I have been asked lately is, "Am I at a higher risk of COVID-19 since I have asthma?” The good news is that you don’t have a higher risk of getting the disease. Initial data from Italy and New York indicated that asthma does not significantly increase the mortality risk. However, bigger studies do show a slight increased risk. They did not break down asthma into severity but at this time I assume, after looking at the numbers, that it is uncon

Why do we get allergies throughout life and what can we do about them? If you already have allergies you may want to try food and/or environ

I know what you are thinking…Dr.McMahon, it’s -6 degrees…I’m not suffering from allergies while it’s this cold!! While it’s true you aren’t suffering from outdoor allergies, inside your home is filled with allergy triggers. Spending time indoors during the frigid Minnesota winters means cozying up with indoor offenders such as mold, pet dander and dust mites! That’s right, itchy/watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing can be just as prevalent in the winter. One of the most impor