TulsaAllergyNews

Help with Allergies, Asthma, and Sinus Conditions

Month: September 2011

  • How to Rid Your House of the Dreadful Dust Bunny!

    Wouldn’t it be nice to buy household cleaning products that have been proven to work?  Try this certified website–you won’t be disappointed! You’ve been diagnosed with mold allergy, dust allergy or both.  What can I do to stay away from these environmental hazards? What measures are the most important? I can appreciate companies wanting to help your allergies…

  • My nose won’t stop running

    Patients often come into the office with the complaint of “my allergies are bothering me!”  So what’s really going on with allergies?  What if skin testing is negative–I know I have allergies. 1.  The basic problem for patients with runny nose, sneezing, and congestion (you know the allergy nose) is nasal INFLAMMATION.  Nasal inflammation can…

  • I’m Posting every week in 2011!

    I’ve decided I want to blog more consistently. Rather than just thinking about doing it, I’m starting right now.  I will be posting on this blog once a week for the remainder of 2011. I know it won’t be easy, but it might be fun, inspiring, awesome and wonderful. Therefore I’m promising to make use of The…

  • If it’s not Asthma, what is it?

    As physicians, we have the unpleasant task of learning the differential diagnosis for the diseases we treat.  Patients don’t understand it, I have unpleasant memories of using it during rounds as an intern, but this exercise can be helpful for patient care and will keep us out of trouble!  Not everything that wheezes is asthma–what…

  • Egg allergy and influenza vaccine

    Unfortunately, all influenza vaccines carry the admonition that egg allergic individuals may react to their administration. STOP….before reading any further, make sure you have a true egg allergy before you worry about the influenza vaccine.  Many patients have a positive TEST to eggs, but eat them just fine without any symptoms.  This isn’t an allergy…

  • I hate my headaches

    Did you know that headaches are among the “top 10” reasons for patients to visit the doctor.  Typically, patients will try several over-the-counter preparations and seek information on the Web before visiting a physician.  Am I right?  Patients with allergies are often plagued with the following: 1.  Headaches come from nasal congestion–both allergic and nonallergic nasal…

  • Vocal Cord Dysfunction–Don’t I talk just fine?

    What in the world is Vocal Cord Dysfunction?  Don’t believe your vocal cords can cause problems with your breathing–just look at this video! Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) occurs when the vocal cords (voice box) do not open correctly. This disorder is also referred to as paradoxical vocal fold movement or spasmodic dysphonia. VCD is sometimes…