Month: June 2013
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American College of Allergy news tidbit…
One over-active gene has been implicated in 20-30 percent of patients with childhood asthma, according to a study in Science Translational Medicine. The gene, according to authors, interrupts the synthesis of lipid molecules sphingolipids, which are part of cell membranes found throughout the body. Reduced sphingolipids was clearly linked to bronchial hyper-reactivity, unrelated to allergens…
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When Can I Stop My Medicine?
“The following story uses fictional names to comply with HIPPA regulations and is not intended to offer medical advice. If you have specific questions regarding your asthma, please contact my office or call your regular doctor. ” “And what medications are you taking now?” This wasn’t my usual style to get right to the point, but…
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Shots Aren’t the Only Choice for Treating Your Allergies
Novel Routes for Allergen Immunotherapy Safety, Efficacy and Mode of Action Philippe Moingeon; Laurent Mascarell Immunotherapy. 2012;4(2):201-212. © 2012 Future Medicine Ltd. I DON’T like shots! And who does? But alas, if you have to get shots for your allergies, they better be worth the fuss. Allergen immunotherapy is the only curative treatment of IgE-mediated type I respiratory allergies.…
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Vitamin D isn’t just for Rickets anymore!
While on vacation in the Florida Keys, I was impressed with how quickly my legs and forehead turned from white to lobster red…ouch another sunburn! Surely there must be some benefit (and definitely beauty) for all this pain. Your answer awaits….it’s Vitamin D. Natural medicine and traditional medicine often don’t see “eye to eye”, but…
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Pork-Cat connection
Pork-cat syndrome a rare (but real!) allergy By Cari Nierenberg Allergic to cats? Then beware of pigs — or at least, the meat that comes from these sty-dwelling swine. A small number of people who are sensitive to felines may also get allergic reactions to eating pork.
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