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  • Are We Beating a Dead Horse?

    Ok, another study about the dangers of food allergy (yesterday in USA Today).  You would think the occurrence of food allergy to KNOWN allergens (peanut & milk) would decrease given all the attention given to accidental ingestion.  Evidently, this is not the case.  Explanations?  Maybe we’re afraid of giving epinephrine.  In my personal experience, giving epinephrine is…

  • You’re Right, this has nothing to do with allergy, but it’s interesting.

    In pediatric residency, saw lots of kids with foreign bodies in the esophagus.  How do you tell if a battery or coin is in the “food tube” or windpipe?  C’mon, give it a guess! Story from USA Today on swallow injuries

  • Best Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma?: Conclusion & Future Perspective

    I didn’t think that all of you wanted to read the full article so here’s the link for the “brainiacs” in the group! Comparing drops to shots! Conclusion & Future Perspective The  clinical efficacy of SCIT (typical shots)  is well established for both rhinitis and asthma.  SLIT (sublingual drops) has also been validated in regards to rhinitis and…

  • Pollens are bad out there, but when to test?

    Allergy tests should be used only to confirm a diagnosis that has already been made on the basis of symptoms and medical history, advise 2 leading allergists in an article published in the January issue of Pediatrics. Scott Sicherer, MD, from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, and Robert Wood, MD, from the Johns…

  • Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis

    You or your child has just been diagnosed with eczema or Atopic Dermatitis and this can be overwhelming.  Just what is atopic dermatitis and how is it treated?  Atopic dermatitis is a condition of the skin that results from a defect in the normal skin barrier.  You can see it’s easy for allergens and toxic…

  • Asthma Tragedy Overseas

    My condolences to the family of the journalist (Anthony Shadid) who died from asthma covering Syria.  Several “learning points” for those with asthma: 1.  It appears he was exposed to horses and was very allergic to this animal.  Unfortunately, allergic asthma can strike at any time, depending on exposure to the allergen.  Many children are…

  • The year in review (2011)

    Advances in allergic skin disease, anaphylaxis, and hypersensitivity reactions to foods, drugs, and insects in 2011.  J Allergy Clin Immunol 2012;129:76-85 So what’s new in allergy to foods, drugs, and insects?  I promise, I won’t bore you with basic science facts useful only for allergy boards, but here’s some facts for you to digest with the…

  • It’s time for my shot!

    It’s time for my allergy shot, but I don’t wanna!  If getting shots makes you nervous, watch this girl….a real trooper and funny at that: Please review the following information on allergy shots…you’ll save some time and learn a lot.  Questions patients ask: 1.  How often can I get shots? Once you are at the maintenance…