Category: Asthma
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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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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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Is This Really Corona virus?
We’ve been so caught up with the #Coronavirus pandemic, that we’ve missed two important developments in the field of allergy: The FDA has now approved the use of Palforzia for taking care of peanut allergy. Guess when this was released? January 2020, about one month prior to the outbreak of COVID-19; the affect on our…
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New medications for Asthma–are we at the end of the line?
Watch my FOX 23 interview about new asthma meds Jane (fictitious name, of course because of HIPPA regulations) is now 56 years old and just last year was diagnosed with #asthma. She thought, “no big deal, there are plenty of inhalers for me to use so I don’t wheeze”. Little did she know that 2019…
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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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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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September is more than just football
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