Tag: Allergy
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Fishing for allergy
Who doesn’t like to fish during this time of the year? Doesn’t matter if it’s catfish on the local pond, or trout at Roaring River, there’s nothing like feeling the tug on your line before you set the hook. And I have relatives that are experts at catching any type of fish you want. Fish…
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Four reasons I still practice Allergy in the Information Age
Ever notice how everyone has #allergies these days? I kid you not, almost everyday, a patient will tell me that #Tulsa (where I practice) has more allergies than any other place in the country. The irony of it all, is so did patients in Kansas, and patients say the same thing in Virginia and Texas. …
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It’s allergy season and what can I do?
The following YouTube video describes a process called “Rush Immunotherapy” conducted in Ohio. It’s now a more common way to deliver #allergy shots and reduces the total number of shots required to achieve clinical relief from your #allergies. Some caveats about #RUSH Immunotherapy need to be included and your bullet list is below the video.…
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Why See an Allergist?
Believe it or not the pollen season is just around the corner–6 weeks to be exact.
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USA Today just can’t stop talking about allergies!
Want to know how to improve your make-up skills during allergy season? Look at this YouTube: Here’s the article link. Early allergy in Tulsa! Look at Tulsa which is in the “high” range for this Spring’s pollen count!
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My Sinuses Suck!
Sinus pressure can be a real problem during the cold, winter months. Do I take decongestants or antihistamines? Sudafed or Zyrtec? Are my allergies acting up? Here are some pointers on dealing with sinus infections and sinus pressure with some really cool slides at the end: Most allergens are gone in December-January, so the statement…
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Contradictory skin test and ImmunoCAP results–which is better?
This question comes up in my office almost everyday….should I do skin testing or blood work? As you can see from the response of national experts, it depends. There is NO test that can boast 100% accuracy to predict whether or not you will react to a food. In fact, the gold standard if you…
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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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Tell Me Which Pain Meds I’m Allergic To!
It’s not unusual for a doctor to refer a patient to our allergy clinic to answer the question, “what pain medications am I allergic to?” Surgery of any kind is a bit frightening, but add to that an adverse reaction to one of your pain medications and you know what hits the fan! Reactions can…
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