The physicians and staff of Suburban Allergy Consultants are pleased to announce that our practice is now a proud member of Our patients will continue to receive exceptional care from our team and will have seamless access to 80 physicians in Primary Care and 10 Specialties including: Cardiology Dermatology Endocrinology...
Dr. Bowser and Dr. Murphy are proud of their repeated selection as top doctor of Main Line and Philadelphia magazine for multiple years in a row. Dr. Bowser is listed as #1 top doc for 3 consecutive years in Main Line TodayBoth have been honored to be named top doctors...
Asthma is a chronci condition which can become scary and life-threatening in a very short time and is often unexpected. There are several medications and actions which can be used to treat asthma. For more informations read the interview Dr. Bowser gave on asthma.net https://asthma.net/guest-expert/how-to-help-someone
For some info on penicillin allergy check out this TikTok: TikTok about penicillin allergy
Watch this TikTok for an introduction about allergic reactions to the Covid vaccine: TikTok Covid vaccine allergy
Assessment of asthma starts with looking at a patient 's lung function. Watch this TikTok to see more details: TikTok Lung function tests
Watch this TikTok to learn about allergy skin testing: TikTok Allergy testing
Dr. Bowser was recently interviewed by asthma.net and answered several questions about allergies vs sensitivities. Go to https://asthma.net/guest-expert/allergies-vs-sensitivities/ for all the answers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But...
We are following the events surround the FDA EUA of Pfizer CV19 vaccine and are aware of the British report of a potential “allergic” reaction to the vaccine in 2 individuals. Specific details about these two reactions have not be made public so we cannot properly commentate this time. Once...
Dear patients, We continue to refine our practice model as the area transitions to yellow and then green phase. We are working diligently to keep our patients and staff safe. As you may have already noticed we have made a few changes to our scheduling and screening - and we...
Dear patients, during this COVID-19 pandemic in the interest of everybody’s safety, there are changes to our hours: Havertown: Open for allergy shots and visits (mostly tele-visits) MONDAY 9-7 (Wednesday only by appointment) Narberth: Open for allergy shots and visits (mostly tele-visits) TUESDAY 9-7 (Thursday only by appointment) West Chester:...
COVID-19 is remaining a threat to everyone in the US. So far, despite social distancing, the infections have increased and spread. It is affecting our immediate community. Asthma is often exacerbated by respiratory infection, and the novel Coronavirus is probably not different in that respect. Therefore, it is essential for...
COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down and outside in - literally. We at Suburban Allergy Consulatants are trying to accommodate your needs for regular asthma and allergy check ups (particularly during this allergy season) by offering telehealth visits. If you feel uncomfortable coming in to the see the doctor,...
Coronavirus has now been detected in multiple patients in Pennsylvania, and in particular the suburban Philadelphia area. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 infection are fever (99%), fatigue (70%) and dry cough (60%). According to studies from China, patients who needed to be admitted were more likely to have become...
Dr. Bowser has been supporting girls' basketball for many years. She is coaching a Main Line Girls Basketball Associating (MLGBA) travel team and is a sponsor for a MLGBA high school team. "it's a chance for me to do something I love while giving back to the community, supporting healthy...
We are very blessed for a great team here at Narberth Allergy and Asthma. We are aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere in our office. Every patient will receive friendly, personalized and respectful treatment starting with the first phone call. Together with her team of medical assistants and nurses, Dr....
Do you suffer from allergies? The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology lists allergies as the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. Each year over 50 million people in the U.S. alone suffer from allergies. Considering the vast number of people who suffer from allergies, it...
Philadelphia magazine just came out with its TopDoc edition 2019. Dr. Corinna Bowser of Narberth Allergy and Asthma was listed again as on of the top allergists in the Philadelphia region. Since starting her own practice in 2013, she has won awards as Top doctor in Philadelphia and Main Line...
…by her peers as published in Main Line Today. This is a big honor particularly in this first year of existence of Narberth Allergy and Asthma. Dr. Bowser always strives to respect patient preferences while providing the best up-to-date care for allergies and related problems. She is very well liked by...
Eczema is an annoying and ongoing condition. Doctors will usually prescribe topical steroid creams like hydrocortisone for treatment. But are there alternatives? These medicated creams and ointments obviously have side effects when used long term. How else can this annoying itchy skin condition be treated? What causes eczema? To further...
If you or your child have a penicillin allergy, that’s a bad thing. If you get sick and really need an antibiotic, you’ll be denied one of the most effective, cheapest, lowest-side-effect options out there. But is it really penicillin allergy? A new study suggests that many people don’t actually...
As a physician, mother and patient, I have seen the role of physicians from many sides. There are many stories about good and bad doctors, I am striving to be one of the good ones. But what actually makes a good doctor? There is no foolproof formula for being a...
For many years, the guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended introducing peanuts later in life (not within the first 2-3 years, at least). In the United States, we have seen an increase in peanut allergy despite (or maybe because of) these recommendations. Other nations, such as Israel, have...
It’s that time of year again when itchy skin becomes a problem. As an allergist, I see many patients with the complaint of “itchy rash”. But allergies are not always to blame. The first question I ask is “is there a rash?” An itch without a rash is rarely caused by...
Why are allergies on the rise? Why do so many children and adults have food allergies, asthma and hay fever? What are we doing wrong? Here we discuss 10 reasons contributing to increased allergies in our modern society. Caesarian birth Delivery by C section seems to increase risk for allergies in children. Passing...
Every year the American Contact Dermatitis Society elects a “contact allergen of the year”. These are contact allergens can be found in cosmetics, jewelry, household and work products. We often have no idea that these contact allergens may be a problem. Not everybody is affected by contact allergy, only people who are...
Christmas season is a time of lights, ornaments, parties and of course, Christmas trees. Many people experience Christmas tree allergy symptoms like sneezing, congestion and itching when they put up the tree. But it’s not tree pollen which irritates allergy sufferers (Tree pollen season is mainly during spring – at least...
School is about to start again, and many students need their epinephrine autoinjector refilled. But patients have been telling me about their shock when they tried to pick up their prescription and were told the EpiPen price is between $300-$700, depending on their insurance. Even with a manufacturer coupon, this...
Finally, Narberth Allergy and Asthma is moving to a larger location! Starting July 1, we’ll be seeing patients in our new location on 822 Montgomery Ave, Suite 318. This locxation offers easier access, parking and bigger facility to accommodate our practice growth. Please bear with us while we make this...
Narberth Allergy sponsored two teams in Main Line Girls Basketball Association again. Dr. Corinna Bowser also coached 1st/2nd and 6th grade. “The goal is to teach these girls the fun of exercising and playing basketball. Of course everybody wants to win, but being a member of a team and working...
This is the third time in a row that Dr. Bowser was named Main Line Top doc. We appreciate the trust of patients and referring physicians in Dr. Bowser and Narberth Allergy and Asthma. Dr. Bowser was interviewed about “going out on her own” in a time when many physicians work...
For me the best reward is when a patient is getting better. Today one of my patients called to thank me. She had been suffering from allergies every year in spring and fall to the degree that she always felt sick and tired during that time. After getting allergy shots...
Dr. Linda Green and Dr. Corinna Bowser are in the process of merging their practices. This will result in numerous changes as noted below. Office hours have been changed in the Havertown office (850 W. Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083) as follows: Mondays (Dr. Bowser): 9:00 am – 6:00...
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise. That means in the near future there will be more and more infections with bacteria we can not effectively treat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year at least two million illnesses and 23,000 deaths are caused by antibiotic-resistant...
Today we are celebrating our 2 year anniversary. Narberth Allergy and Asthma was started April 1, 2013 by Dr. Corinna Bowser. We are happy to say “that we have grown” in many ways! After first subleasing from the Coordinated Health Center on 104 Forrest Ave, we now have moved into...
A recent study (N Engl J Med. 2015 Feb 26;372(9):803-13) questions the current guidelines on early childhood nutrition. The study supports the introduction of peanuts at the age of 4 to 11 months since early introduction of peanuts dramatically decreased the risk of developing peanut allergy in the future. The old guidelines from...
…directly by coaching a team of first and second graders playing in the MLGBA (Main line girls association) and indirectly by sponsoring MLGBA. Narberth Allergy and Asthma is involved in multiple local events by helping the Narberth business association, sponsoring the Narberth community theater and local schools by buying ads in...
We are pleased to report that Dr. Corinna Bowser has been honored as a Top Doctor for the second year in a row by Main Line Today! She also won a Patient Choice Award for 2014. Dr. Bowser says: “It means a lot to me if patients feel well taken care of, and that...
In a recent study, 94% of 384 people who thoughty they were allergic to penicillin were negative on skin testing and challenge for penicillin allergy. In another study, 100% of 38 patients who thought they were allergic to penicillin tested negative to penicillin. These studies were presented over the last...
One of the many great events in Narberth aside from the Dickens festival and Narberth Oktoberfest is “Witches of Narberth”. Last weekend, over 500 children and their parents were searching for witches in the local stores. Check out the witches at Narberth Allergy and Asthma
I often see patients who tell me there allergies and asthma are well controlled. But upon more extensive questioning, I learn more. Some actually avoid going outside. They can’t exercise, and are unable to enjoy barbecues and picnics outside. Some avoid spending time with friends and family who own animals due to their...
April 1, 2013, we saw our first patient at Narberth Allergy and Asthma!!! Since then the practice experienced a steady growth and we are excited to report a couple of changes in the first year. We now offer appointments at two locations: Narberth, in the Coordinated Health Center on Forrest...
The FDA has just approved a new kind of therapy for people with allergies to grass and ragweed pollen. Grass and ragweed pollen-allergic patients usually have sneezing, watery eyes, cough, nasal congestion, throat itch and maybe wheezing from early May through August(grass) and August 15-December (ragweed) in the Philadelphia area....
Dr. Bowser will give a talk about common misconceptions in the field of allergy to the JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF NARBERTH this Thursday 3/6/14 at 8:15 pm at the Narberth Library (girl scouts room). She’ll be discussing gluten allergy, food allergies, radiocontrast allergies and much more. Please stop by if...
Dr. Bowser will start seeing patients in Havertown on Mondays starting February 24, 2014. Hours will be from 9-12 and 1-6. The phone number and fax number will stay the same. You will also still have the opportunity to schedule appointments online through our website. The address is 850 W....
We all know that every medication has a side effect. It’s printed on the paper that comes with the medication. Some of the side effects sound scary and make us not want to take medications. Unfortunately sometimes it is necessary for us to medicate ourselves somehow. Some conditions – if...
Many people are allegedly allergic to penicillin. Their mother had told them so….When they were little they had an infection, received some penicillin antibiotic and developed a rash….Their parent/sibling/cousin is allergic to penicillin so they are afraid they are as well (“it runs in the family”). Does any of these...
Did you know that pollution has been shown to increase the “stress level” in some plants. That in turn causes higher amounts of allergen particles – which then “stresses” the allergy sufferer. Another interesting effect we see is thunderstorm related asthma exacerbations. It seems that rain is good to clear...
For all you allergy sufferers out there who load up on antihistamines until they can hardly stay awake and still suffer with throat itching, sneezing, congestion, wheezing and runny eyes, there is something better out there for allergies. And it is not even a daily medication. It has no long-term...
Yes, I really understand it…it’s hard to get an appointment with a doctor, even more with the one you like… or who knows what he/she is doing. I addition, every time you go to the doctor it costs money and time. So you think, “allergies are not life-threatening” I can...
I have been asked by several patients and friends on what the best time is to start allergy meds for springtime allergies. The truth is: it’s difficult to say. Last year, you should have started at the end of February. But this year…. we are waiting for the next snow...
Many patients have asked me how allergies can be prevented in their children. Sometimes, I have jokingly answered: keep a dog and a cow in your house as pets. Well, here is the scientific side of my answer. There seems to be some truth that our lives are too clean...
WebMD asked me whether honey could help against allergies caused by pollen. There are some studies from the laboratory that have given people hope that this is a potential non-medicinal treatment approach. But the reality is that you can’t apply those lab findings to patients: “Bowser says she doesn’t consider...
