Tag: American College of Allergy

  • Health Care Changes Will Affect Your Asthma Regimen

      Europe and the United States differ on many things including how we look at war and how often we pick our noses…yes it’s true about rhinotillexomania (nose picking).  Perhaps this is why Europeans will reach for a nose spray FIRST to treat allergies and then go for antihistamines.  Yes, there’s even a Dr Oz…

  • Stay Up to Date with Food Allergy

    I always enjoy National Medical Meetings….good food, meeting old friends, and yes, even learning something!  The College of Allergy annual meeting was held in California just one week ago……and what are the hot topics this year?  Here’s an article and interview from Medscape about this year’s meeting.  Why am I interested? Dr. Portnoy was my mentor…

  • 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? …