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Category: Allergies

  • Here’s a book on food allergies!

    My transcriptionists are not only good at what they do, but when they hear me talk as much as I do, it’s almost family.  I am reading a book called, Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl by Sandra Beasley, and I thought of you. It’s a memoir about the author’s life with food allergies, what it…

  • Be Careful of What You Read

    In our world of allergy awareness, doesn’t everyone have allergy?  Just remember the following: 1.  Only ~30% of the general population has allergy defined by positive skin testing.  The rest have either “irritant” nasal inflammation, sinusitis, or other “non-allergic” cause for runny nose. 2.  I hear every year, “this is the worst year ever for…

  • Pollens are bad out there, but when to test?

    Allergy tests should be used only to confirm a diagnosis that has already been made on the basis of symptoms and medical history, advise 2 leading allergists in an article published in the January issue of Pediatrics. Scott Sicherer, MD, from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, and Robert Wood, MD, from the Johns…

  • Who says you can’t clean house?

    Home cleaning advice.

  • Is This the Worst Allergy Season Ever?

    Spring allergies in Tulsa are up just like this report.  Remember, allergy therapy involves: Good avoidance of mold & dust.  Decrease humidity to < 50% and cover mattresses and pillows with special materials that keep the dust mite away from YOU! Medications: Nasal sprays and antihistamines are included in this category Allergy shots: I now…

  • Metal implants may cause more problems!

    In allergy, I am often asked to evaluate a patient for “metal allergy”. This is from British investigators cautioning against the use of metal implants. They found metal components in the blood stream of patients with implants–this is where the sensitization comes from. Click on the link for the full article. 1

  • Now Here’s a New Medication I haven’t seen in a while

    I have trouble getting patients to use ONE much less TWO nasal sprays for nasal allergy & congestion.  Now I may have a solution this year.  The buzz on the street is Meda pharmacueticals will be introducing a nasal spray product with two ingredients for patients suffering from congestion, runny nose and sneezing.  Yes, for what…

  • Breaking News on fainting spells after exercise–Allegra or Zantac responsible?

    Medications for Allergies and Acid Reflux Can Cause Fainting After Working Out By Rebecca Bardelli, Yahoo! Contributor Network 1 hour, 57 minutes ago   As always, this type of a study needs confirmation, but it got my attention!  Many patients take Allegra & Zantac on a regular basis and give no thought to exercise.  Here’s an…

  • 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…

  • Can you learn about allergy from Sesame Street? No way!

    The following video clip is worth your 6 minutes.  Enjoy.  Sesame Street explains .