Tag: Allergy
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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…
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Cold, Flu, or Allergy–Take the challenge!
At the bottom of this handout from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, you’ll find the table that should help you determine if you have a cold or allergies….call me if questions.
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We’re closed for New Year’s Holiday
Our offices at 817 S Elm will be closed for the New Year’s holiday on Monday, January 2. Enjoy the time off….if you need to get in touch with me, call 918-259-3141 (I’ll be paged). Celebrate!
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Allergic to Antihistamines—really!
How many times have we heard patients say they are “allergic” to drugs like antihistamines and corticosteroids? Hypersenstivities to medications used to treat allergic diseases are fortunately uncommon. This is Dr. Stadtmauer’s experience with “allergy” to Benadryl….check the references below–it’s legit! “I have seen a couple of cases of drug exanthem from antihistamines but never…
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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…
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Free internet coupons!
Patients may not be aware of coupons for Allegra available for free download and printing! Every little bit helps….see the following link: Get Allegra
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Too Good to Be True
Here’s a holiday tale that happens over and over again. You’re an animal lover. You’re a college student and get to come home for Thanksgiving to see your family and your cat! Cats have been a part of your life since age 5, but in the past six months, what were mild allergy symptoms have gotten worse, causing sneezing, itchy,…
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The Holidays are Here–How about Allergy?
HoHoHo! It’s Christmas time. Holiday safety is especially important for patients with allergies. Regardless of whether you have asthma or food allergy, here is a great handout from the AAAAI about “Handling the Holidays!” Feel free to use this handout in your practice! Allergy to Christmas….really? How about those Thanksgiving dinners? Any risk for allergy? Enjoy and…
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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…
