Author: lynnawiensmd
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Ask The Allergista: Is surgical steel nickel-free?
Originally posted on The Allergista: Q: Hi Jennifer! I’m looking for earrings (nickel free). I find I must have an allergy to nickel. Would you happen to have any suggestions? I see some people on Etsy have surgical steel posts, but I’m a bit skeptical to get from individual vs. a company that verifies allergen…
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Asthma Triggers!
Originally posted on More Than A Mom: If you have asthma, certain things can cause you to have an asthma attack. These triggers include things like cigarette smoke, pollen or air pollution, cold air, mold, animals, and dust. To help control your asthma, stay clear of these triggers. Also, learn how to spot the early…
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Antihistamine Guide
Originally posted on PharmacistAnswers: Hello all! Our antihistamine guide on pharmacistanswers.com is complete and posted for everyone to see! Check it out: http://pharmacistanswers.com/antihistamine-guide.html Article Excerpt: Have you ever walked into your local drug store just to grab an allergy medicine and became instantly overwhelmed with all the choices in front of you? In this guide,…
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Intermittent Abdominal Pain and Intestinal Swelling –a Mystery?
Originally posted on gutsandgrowth: A recent “Think Like a Doctor” -full link to the solved case: nyti.ms/1aJtxFK First an except from the challenge: The Patient’s History It started nearly two years earlier, the woman told Dr. Merai. She had been at work — she was a clerk in a bank then — and had suddenly started…
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Allergy Shots & Testing – My personal experience
Originally posted on vintagesoulrust: A bit of common sense goes a long way. When going to get your weekly allergy shot wear a sweater that you can roll the sleeves up on. Today I made the mistake of wearing the worlds’ tightest sweater. It is new and has neat stitching which makes for a no-stretch…
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The road to hell can be paved with good intentions…
Originally posted on A Doctor Unleashed…: The practice of medicine gives you an unparalleled opportunity to look like a goose. Of course the opposite is also true: some days bring an impressive diagnosis or even a simple procedure that saves a patient’s life and enables you to be a hero for a brief period. But…
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USA Today just can’t stop talking about allergies!
Want to know how to improve your make-up skills during allergy season? Look at this YouTube: Here’s the article link. Early allergy in Tulsa! Look at Tulsa which is in the “high” range for this Spring’s pollen count!
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Bronchial thermoplasty: Long-term safety and effectiveness in patients with severe persistent asthma
The research is now there for use of bronchial thermoplasty. What is this procedure? We have this procedure available here in Tulsa at St Francis hospital. Do patients like it? For the study in this month’s JACI that summarizes the beneficial effects of bronchial thermoplasty, click on the link below: Bronchial thermoplasty: Long-term safety and effectiveness…
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Health: Asthma Misdiagnosis Is Common
Don’t think you have asthma….try the following: 1. Reflux can mimic symptoms of asthma with cough & wheeze 2. You might need a Aridol challenge test to be sure. 3. Don’t forget about sinus infection which can mimic coughing. 4. Make sure you’ve performed lung function! (PFTs) 5. Vocal Cord Dysfunction can sneak in as…
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Natural Home Remedies for Sinusitis
Originally posted on Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance: What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis afflicts millions of Americans each year. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, sinusitis “simply means your sinuses are inflamed, red and swollen, because of an infection or another problem.” Sinusitis can be very irritating to deal with and women are…
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