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Category: Allergies

  • The More Ya Know, the Less Ya Know!

    I have just returned from the Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology held in Boston from Nov 3-8.  Sure the meeting was good, but the food was even better.  Consider the oldest “active” restaurant in America, Union Oyster House–the stew was delightful and if you’re bored with allergies, peruse the…

  • How to Rid Your House of the Dreadful Dust Bunny!

    Wouldn’t it be nice to buy household cleaning products that have been proven to work?  Try this certified website–you won’t be disappointed! You’ve been diagnosed with mold allergy, dust allergy or both.  What can I do to stay away from these environmental hazards? What measures are the most important? I can appreciate companies wanting to help your allergies…

  • My nose won’t stop running

    Patients often come into the office with the complaint of “my allergies are bothering me!”  So what’s really going on with allergies?  What if skin testing is negative–I know I have allergies. 1.  The basic problem for patients with runny nose, sneezing, and congestion (you know the allergy nose) is nasal INFLAMMATION.  Nasal inflammation can…

  • Egg allergy and influenza vaccine

    Unfortunately, all influenza vaccines carry the admonition that egg allergic individuals may react to their administration. STOP….before reading any further, make sure you have a true egg allergy before you worry about the influenza vaccine.  Many patients have a positive TEST to eggs, but eat them just fine without any symptoms.  This isn’t an allergy…