Author: lynnawiensmd
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Allergies on Friday the thirteenth
It’s that time of year again the weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, and for many of us that means it is time to start sneezing. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, you may have noticed your symptoms seem to get worse on Fridays. And…
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Allergens can change depending on the Food you Eat
https://news.yahoo.com/study-finds-mennonite-moms-breast-161448515.html Do you have allergies? Are there certain triggers that can make your allergy symptoms worse? One of the things to consider when it comes to managing your allergies is what you’re eating. From dairy products, to legumes and nuts, and even some vegetables – all these foods can cause allergic reactions in many people.…
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PEG Allergy and COVID-19
Are you an allergy patient? Are you worried about the effects of COVID-19 on your condition? You’re not alone. With the current pandemic that doesn’t seem to be going away, many people are facing unprecedented circumstances, and one area that is particularly vulnerable includes PEG allergies. But don’t panic – understanding what PEG allergy is,…
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It’s Only Skin Deep
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/q58hrk Severe allergy and can’t find what’s causing it. Literally have tried EVERYTHING. Have been on 5 rounds of steroids in the past 2 months. Saw an allergist and having a patch test done so have to stop steroids and that’s the only thing giving me relief. I will try anything at this point. After…
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This Can’t Be Right
So what is going on with persistent allergy symptoms when the pollens are NOT very high? This patient is using the term “allergies” to describe “symptoms” of allergy that may not be IgE-mediated allergy at all. Doesn’t mention skin testing, but this testing can be completely negative in this scenario. How frustrating! In fact, often…
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More Reason to Consider Allergy Shots if your hayfever isn’t controlled by medications.
Click here for Christmas Greeting from Dr. Wiens! https://youtu.be/i020Y_gEunU https://www.ecochunk.com/2029/2021/10/05/huge-growth-of-allergy-shots-market-by-2028-with-top-key-players-alk-abello-stallergenes-greer-allergy-therapeutics/ I have been telling patients for years that allergy immunotherapy (#allergy shots) are very helpful for controlling the sniffles, sneezing and coughing that patients experience particularly during the fall and spring. This is a very interesting market research report on allergy shots that analyzes marked…
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Is Tomato a fruit or vegetable?
Click the link below for a message from Dr. Wiens himself! Dr. Alan Khadavi from southern California. I appreciate the blog from Dr. Khadavi as the question of “citrus acid allergy” often comes up in my daily allergy practice here in Tulsa. Tomato is just one more food that can cause an intolerance that often…
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For Medical Students and Residents: Some Study and Interaction on your own time!
It’s about time we as clinicians and “learners” can meet together to discuss asthma and new developments in the treatment of this very expensive and disruptive disease. Enter Dr. Mark Millard from Baylor in Dallas, TX who gave an excellent presentation on TSLP and the role this molecule plays in “causing asthma”. Allergists and pulmonologists…
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What question do patients ask even during their first visit with me?
Making the diagnosis of asthma is tough for both patient and doctor. As an asthma specialist, I can tell you that patients want to know, “doc, when can I stop my medications?” This is often the first question they ask! Ruth Holroyd takes a very candid look at natural treatments for allergic asthma and I…
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