Category: Allergies
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USA Today just can’t stop talking about allergies!
Want to know how to improve your make-up skills during allergy season? Look at this YouTube: Here’s the article link. Early allergy in Tulsa! Look at Tulsa which is in the “high” range for this Spring’s pollen count!
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My Sinuses Suck!
Sinus pressure can be a real problem during the cold, winter months. Do I take decongestants or antihistamines? Sudafed or Zyrtec? Are my allergies acting up? Here are some pointers on dealing with sinus infections and sinus pressure with some really cool slides at the end: Most allergens are gone in December-January, so the statement…
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Antihistamines for Colds
Originally posted on More@MedLetter: The next issue of The Medical Letter (November 25, 2013) will include an article on a new combination of the opioid hydrocodone and the first-generation H1– antihistamine chlorpheniramine that will be marketed as Vituz for treatment of cough and cold and allergy symptoms. Hydrocodone (in combination with acetaminophen for treatment of…
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Contradictory skin test and ImmunoCAP results–which is better?
This question comes up in my office almost everyday….should I do skin testing or blood work? As you can see from the response of national experts, it depends. There is NO test that can boast 100% accuracy to predict whether or not you will react to a food. In fact, the gold standard if you…
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5 Tips for Dodging Frightful Food Allergies this Halloween
From the College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology–always a great source of support for allergy treatment. Click on the link below BEFORE Halloween! 5 Tips for Dodging Frightful Food Allergies this Halloween.
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Put This Myth to Rest-(Dirt Jet Pro/SCRUBS hand sanitizer wipes)
Everyday I teach patients the difference between “allergy” and “irritant” reaction. TV ads are overloaded with allergy advertisements in an attempt to sell antihistamines, so why wouldn’t you think that everyone has allergy of some kind. The link below is a question about allergy (anaphylaxis in this case) to chemicals. Consider the following: Adverse reactions…
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Transferring allergen immunotherapy to a new allergist
As you can see from this reference, guidelines do exist for giving of allergy shots. Times are changing and new information is helpful to improve the benefits of allergy shots as well as making them safer. Transferring allergen immunotherapy to a new allergist.
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Allergenicity of Shea nut/Shea butter
So you have peanut or tree nut allergy and wonder about Shea butter? Here’s your answer–it’s safe! Allergenicity of Shea nut/Shea butter.
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I Can Do Surgery from YouTube
Not really, but now that I have your attention, patients can learn lots of information from a good YouTube channel. My YouTube channel has several videos that should interest you: How to use an inhaler from National Jewish Hospital. It’s better to use a spacer (yes, always), but often the spacer gets separated from the…
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Mold Expert in Tulsa
Great article in Saturday’s paper on mold identification and how to treat. Many misconceptions about mold! I will be using this information as a resource for patients with suspected mold allergy or exposure. Mold Expert in Tulsa
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