Tag: Allergy
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Egg allergy and influenza vaccine
Unfortunately, all influenza vaccines carry the admonition that egg allergic individuals may react to their administration. STOP….before reading any further, make sure you have a true egg allergy before you worry about the influenza vaccine. Many patients have a positive TEST to eggs, but eat them just fine without any symptoms. This isn’t an allergy…
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I hate my headaches
Did you know that headaches are among the “top 10” reasons for patients to visit the doctor. Typically, patients will try several over-the-counter preparations and seek information on the Web before visiting a physician. Am I right? Patients with allergies are often plagued with the following: 1. Headaches come from nasal congestion–both allergic and nonallergic nasal…
