Tag: Allergies
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When Allergies and Eczema Collide: Understanding the Atopic March
The atopic march refers to the progression of allergic conditions in children, typically beginning with eczema or food allergies and potentially leading to asthma. Early detection and intervention, including testing IgE levels, tracking triggers, and consulting an allergist, are crucial to managing these conditions and preventing further complications.
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OpenEvidence AI in Allergy Care: The Best Assistant I Didn’t Know I Needed
Allergy care is complex, but OpenEvidence AI simplifies the documentation and research process for doctors. It enables rapid access to evidence-based answers, reduces errors, saves time, and enhances patient trust through transparency. This AI tool is transforming practices, decreasing burnout, and paving the way for a future where AI integrates seamlessly into medical care.
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10 Tips for Parents of Kids With Asthma (From a Doctor Who’s Seen It All)
Approximately 4.9 million American children have asthma. Effective management involves ongoing treatment, understanding triggers, preparing for school, and creating an action plan. Proactive measures help ensure kids lead active, healthy lives despite their condition.
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Top 10 Asthma Myths You Need to Know
Asthma still kills. Roughly 3,500 people die from asthma in the U.S. each year. This is not because it’s untreatable, but because it’s misunderstood. Bad information leads to bad decisions, which can cost you your life. Here’s what every asthma patient needs to know: 1. Asthma is just a childhood disease Not even close to…
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How Stress Alters Gut Bacteria and Triggers Allergies
49% of Americans experience stress daily. Here’s how stress destroys your gut and its hidden relationship with allergies.
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Oral Immunotherapy: The Future of Peanut Allergy Management
“Don’t eat peanuts or you’ll die!” For decades, strict avoidance was our approach to peanut allergy management. If you never ate peanuts, you would never react. But unfortunately, life is unpredictable, and accidental ingestion happens all the time. The Limitations of Strict Avoidance Even the most careful parents can’t control every meal their child eats. …
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Why Food Allergy Rates Are Rising—and What It Means for Public Health
Food allergies are skyrocketing. Since 1997, peanut allergies in children have tripled, and food allergies overall have increased by 50%. It’s not just an individual health issue; it’s a $25 billion-a-year problem when you factor in rising emergency room visits, increased medications, lost productivity, and special dietary needs. While advancements in emergency treatment have helped…
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6 Common Mistakes Parents Make With Food Allergens in Kids
Over 40% of children with food allergies experience severe reactions, often due to parental mistakes. Key errors include full-dose challenges, testing multiple allergens, neglecting investigation post-reaction, over-reliance on blood tests, and inadequate food safety.
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How AI Is Revolutionizing Food Allergy Diagnostics & Healthcare
Imagine a world where diagnosing food allergies is precise, fast, and accessible to everyone. That future isn’t far off thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). With its unmatched ability to process and analyze vast amounts of data in seconds, AI is set to transform how we diagnose and manage food allergies. As a practicing allergist with…
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6 Food Allergy Myths That Could Put You at Risk
Food allergies are often misunderstood, and misinformation can lead to dangerous assumptions. Whether you’re managing allergies yourself or looking out for a loved one, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. As an allergist doctor with over thirty years of experience, here are six of the most common myths about food allergies I see—and the…
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