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Author: lynnawiensmd

  • Allergic to Antihistamines—really!

      How many times have we heard patients say they are “allergic” to drugs like antihistamines and corticosteroids?  Hypersenstivities to medications used to treat allergic diseases are fortunately uncommon.  This is Dr. Stadtmauer’s experience with “allergy” to Benadryl….check the references below–it’s legit!  “I have seen a couple of cases of drug exanthem from antihistamines but never…

  • Does it Help to Irrigate My Sinuses?

    Chronic RhinoSinusitis (CRS) is a source of increased medical costs and decreased quality of life for many adult & pediatric patients each year. Evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines include recommendations for the use of nasal saline irrigation (NSI) as a significant treatment component or effective adjunct therapy for CRS; however, the research reviewed did not clearly…

  • It’s time for my shot!

    It’s time for my allergy shot, but I don’t wanna!  If getting shots makes you nervous, watch this girl….a real trooper and funny at that: Please review the following information on allergy shots…you’ll save some time and learn a lot.  Questions patients ask: 1.  How often can I get shots? Once you are at the maintenance…

  • Sleeping Beauty–the story of undiagnosed apnea!

    Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.  All you need is this video about sleep apnea with Shaq! Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour.…

  • Free internet coupons!

    Patients may not be aware of coupons for Allegra available for free download and printing!  Every little bit helps….see the following link: Get Allegra

  • What’s Your Bucket List?

    I had to post this one because most doctors never think about what they do when they’re not practicing medicine.  What’s on your list?  Want my username & password? e-mail me at lwiens@cox.net and I’ll make sure you can get on.

  • After Thanksgiving Hangover!

    Treating Acid Reflux Disease With Diet and Lifestyle Changes  Need I say more? Do you often experience the pain of heartburn or other symptoms of acid reflux disease? Most patients despise yet another medication to treat reflux.  You might take comfort in knowing that making diet changes as well as other lifestyle changes may be all you need…

  • Today in Tulsa World

    Very thought provoking article on regulating illness by Jay Cronley.  It makes good sense Jay! see the full article here. Don’t sneeze on me!

  • Too Good to Be True

    Here’s a holiday tale that happens over and over again.  You’re an animal lover. You’re a college student and  get to come home for Thanksgiving to see your family and your cat! Cats have been a part of your life since age 5,  but in the past six months, what were mild allergy symptoms have gotten worse, causing sneezing, itchy,…

  • The Holidays are Here–How about Allergy?

    HoHoHo!  It’s Christmas time.  Holiday safety is especially important for patients with allergies.  Regardless of whether you have asthma or food allergy, here is a great handout from the AAAAI about “Handling the Holidays!” Feel free to use this handout in your practice! Allergy to Christmas….really?  How about those Thanksgiving dinners? Any risk for allergy? Enjoy and…