Author: lynnawiensmd
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What Else Besides Allergy Shots?
If you’re like me, I don’t think of allergies during the holiday season. But wait. Spring season here in Tulsa is less than 3 months away, and this year we’ll probably have a #COVID-19 vaccine by the time Spring hits in full bloom. I’m quite amazed at the ignorance surrounding the use of allergy shots,…
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National Jewish Health Study May Offer Hope For People With Multiple Food Allergies
A clinical trial is underway at National Jewish Health to see if eating small, gradually increasing amounts of three of those allergens, along with a medication, can prevent a severe reaction. Source: National Jewish Health Study May Offer Hope For People With Multiple Food Allergies Much is now being published about food allergy–the main question…
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The Cat’s Out of the Bag!
As the holidays approach, our travel will be limited by #COVID-19, but we still may visit relatives with #cats, and you’re allergic! Researchers from Nestle Purina Research in St Louis MO may have part of the answer. As cats groom (which they do all the time), Fel d 1 is distributed within the hair coat…
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Holiday office schedule
This is short and sweet–days off until Jan 2021 for Dr. Wiens include December 23, 24, and of course Dec 25th. Have a great holiday season and enjoy Turkey day and Christmas!
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It’s a scam to our patients
Much of my medical office day is explaining to patients what they DON’T have rather than treating #allergy. Allergy has become the explanation for all medical disease. For instance, it’s rare for allergy to cause lack of attention, abdominal cramping (because of food allergy), or even constipation, but patients want allergy testing nonetheless. What are…
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Please leave your questions or comments!
I need an outlet for my questions, comments, or we hope are a few complaints or improvements as I like to call them. I’m sure you would appreciate any opportunity to communicate with me as well. I have changed many things over the years based on recommendations and questions from patients and colleagues alike. Use…
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Why Don’t More Patients with Asthma Use Biologicals?
Last month, I shared several videos with you that pertained to treatment of #asthma with biologicals. I hope you listened to the lives of patients just like you who can now “do life” with their family and friends not having to fear the next asthma attack. But it’s not so easy to change our habits…
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Is It Covid or not?
Who would have thought in March 2020 that we would still be dealing with COVID-19? Well, I have news for you we are. It’s time to find out more about how you feel about COVID. I want you’re opinion on this life-altering condition with “the COVID poll”: What else would you tell me about COVID-19…
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New Biologicals are unknown
What is the magic bullet of medical treatment? How about a biological that treats two or more diseases at one time? Dupilumab (Dupixent) is one such medication and I agree with Dr. Castro’s interpretation of the data on dupilumab–after all, he wrote the study. Here’s what I like about Dupixent: Blocks 2 cytokines, both IL-4…
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Time for correct use of spacers
Ok..it’s time we learn the “why” of using spacers, because most patients don’t use them on a regular basis. Spacers do several things for your pocketbook and your asthma: This spacer below can be purchased for < $10 on-line at Amazon. That’s almost better than a used toilet roll cardboard! Yes, we used to use…
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