Category: Allergies
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Do I really want that? Shared decision making and how this applies to allergy.
As #Christmas time approaches, it’s clear that Americans want choice. When I ask patients what they would like for Christmas, “I don’t know” is usually not their answer. Children’s eyes filled with sparkles at Santa’s coming, parents’ smiling at me and thankful I haven’t ruined their stories about Santa dominate our discussions about the holidays.…
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Myth-busters in Medicine
As an allergist in Tulsa, the myths that surround asthma, food allergy, hives, hay fever abound and patients often come in to the office telling ME what they are allergic to or how to fix the problem. Let me give you some examples:
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Well, you don’t say?
The Fall cometh and we all have allergies (particularly #ragweed) to deal with. It always amazes me how much information about #fall allergies can be found on the internet–some true, but much isn’t close to giving you good information about how to treat your allergies. In fact, if you’ll remember, I asked where most of…
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Give Me Your Stories About Food Allergy
Several months ago, I asked you what was missing from your treatment of #allergy. To my surprise, 50% of respondents wanted more information on food allergy, compared to only 36% who wanted cheaper medications for their #asthma. So I listened and here are some stories I find interesting about food allergy. Please share your stories…
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911–Can We Prevent Trauma from Asthma?
Childhood trauma–it happens all around us, but rarely do we take the time to observe it’s devastating effects on our society and culture. Kudos to #Tulsa World for addressing this very complicated and at times hopeless situation. Doris Franstein, who recently retired as
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Reflection on being a doctor
Flying home from San Francisco spending some time at the AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology) was a powerful reminder of how thankful I am for the opportunity to practice allergy here in the Midwest. National meetings give you updates of new procedures, opportunities to meet colleagues, and just a general good time…
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Isn’t everyone allergic in Oklahoma? I’ve come to the right state
“When I fly across the state border into Oklahoma, I start #sneezing.” “There must be something in Oklahoma that causes my eyes to itch and burn.” “I felt fine on vacation in California, but now I’m miserable with #allergies!” Comments like this are common if you practice allergy in Oklahoma, but are they really true?
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September is more than just football
http://www.allergyasthmanetwork.org/ask-the-allergist-when-allergies-keep-you-awake/?utm_source=August+E-newsletter+–+Fall+Allergies+and+Sleep%3B+LAAW%3B+Flu+Vaccine+Push%3B+FA+News&utm_campaign=August+2018+E-news&utm_medium=email
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Myth is, after all, the never ending story.
Excuse my ranting and raving about myths in #allergy, but it’s true our minds need to “get in gear” for what we believe. Does it really make sense and does information we believe come from reliable sources? Let’s try and debunk a few myths about allergy while it’s fresh in your mind. Once I start…
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Eliminating FODMAP foods temporarily can be helpful.
This web site has a very simple method for food elimination/challenge diet that can be applied to ANY #food intolerance.
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