Tag: Allergy
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I have a skin rash!
Scratching the Surface on Skin Allergies–Sooo many patients have skin allergy that results in a trip to the allergy office. How do I know if it’s allergy or something else? Do I need a dermatologist? If you’re a physician, please feel free to use the patient information handout here. If you’re a patient, I’ve included…
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The More Ya Know, the Less Ya Know!
I have just returned from the Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology held in Boston from Nov 3-8. Sure the meeting was good, but the food was even better. Consider the oldest “active” restaurant in America, Union Oyster House–the stew was delightful and if you’re bored with allergies, peruse the…
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Nosebleeds from allergy?
It’ often helpful to review questions that patients will ask, but probably won’t show up in a textbook. Here’s a little bit about the College of Allergy which can provide you with timely information on topics such as nosebleeds. Q: My son gets frequent nosebleeds during the late spring. When he wakes up in the morning there is…
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What do docs really do?
Most patients never know what doctors do when they’re NOT in the office. One of those activities is attending national meetings in our chosen specialty. For me, the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology is a yearly highlight. You ask why? Who wouldn’t want to see a distinguished doctor dress up and discuss hives? …
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How to Rid Your House of the Dreadful Dust Bunny!
Wouldn’t it be nice to buy household cleaning products that have been proven to work? Try this certified website–you won’t be disappointed! You’ve been diagnosed with mold allergy, dust allergy or both. What can I do to stay away from these environmental hazards? What measures are the most important? I can appreciate companies wanting to help your allergies…
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My nose won’t stop running
Patients often come into the office with the complaint of “my allergies are bothering me!” So what’s really going on with allergies? What if skin testing is negative–I know I have allergies. 1. The basic problem for patients with runny nose, sneezing, and congestion (you know the allergy nose) is nasal INFLAMMATION. Nasal inflammation can…
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If it’s not Asthma, what is it?
As physicians, we have the unpleasant task of learning the differential diagnosis for the diseases we treat. Patients don’t understand it, I have unpleasant memories of using it during rounds as an intern, but this exercise can be helpful for patient care and will keep us out of trouble! Not everything that wheezes is asthma–what…
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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…
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