Category: Nothing to sneeze at….
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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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How To Stay Informed
Thanks for following along with the diagnosis and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)–a condition that during my fellowship training in allergy wasn’t even recognized as a cause of abdominal pain. Treatment options for EoE are currently: Corticosteroids–both oral and inhaled Dietary avoidance of known allergic triggers, including but not limited to foods Use of PPIs such as Nexium &…
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Health Care Changes Will Affect Your Asthma Regimen
Europe and the United States differ on many things including how we look at war and how often we pick our noses…yes it’s true about rhinotillexomania (nose picking). Perhaps this is why Europeans will reach for a nose spray FIRST to treat allergies and then go for antihistamines. Yes, there’s even a Dr Oz…
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Not All Docs are “Burned Out”
Burn out! The very mention of the word conjures up a mid-life crisis with broken relationships, declining work performance, and substance abuse. Not to mention the pot belly that accompanies those of us in that blessed 5th decade of life. Doctors and other health care providers are not immune from this most dreaded disease;…
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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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You’ll Be the Hit of the Party!
Oh, if I only knew of a more interesting subject for MY next cocktail party. When kids’ drama, and the latest neighborhood gossip just won’t do, try your luck at the newest asthma mediation! A special thanks to Reuters for their excellent reporting…my comments will be in RED. Medscape Medical News from the American Thoracic…
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How Important is Your Sleep? ……zzzzzz
Sleep and allergy….I never would have known the connection. Sleep is important for all persons in promoting physical and mental health. High-quality sleep is crucial for learning and effective development in children. Believe me, when I don’t sleep well, I become a scrooge or a troll and usually somewhere in-between. Just ask my wife if…
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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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When Can I Stop My Medicine?
“The following story uses fictional names to comply with HIPPA regulations and is not intended to offer medical advice. If you have specific questions regarding your asthma, please contact my office or call your regular doctor. ” “And what medications are you taking now?” This wasn’t my usual style to get right to the point, but…
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