Tag: Asthma
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American College of Allergy news tidbit…
One over-active gene has been implicated in 20-30 percent of patients with childhood asthma, according to a study in Science Translational Medicine. The gene, according to authors, interrupts the synthesis of lipid molecules sphingolipids, which are part of cell membranes found throughout the body. Reduced sphingolipids was clearly linked to bronchial hyper-reactivity, unrelated to allergens…
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When Can I Stop My Medicine?
“The following story uses fictional names to comply with HIPPA regulations and is not intended to offer medical advice. If you have specific questions regarding your asthma, please contact my office or call your regular doctor. ” “And what medications are you taking now?” This wasn’t my usual style to get right to the point, but…
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Practice Makes Perfect!
I had the privilege this week of watching my favorite sport….10 players dribbling an inflated ball up & down a court, trying to throw it through a steel hoop more times than the opposing team. Yeah, it’s my passion. The Thunder vs Bobcats and Oral Roberts University vs the Sooners of Oklahoma. (little in state…
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Happy Thanksgiving message
If you’re anything like me, waking up on Thanksgiving morning brings to mind a flood of memories to truly appreciate. Maybe its the intoxicating smell of turkey (and the tryptophan will make you want a nap) mixed with pumpkin pie, or the anticipation of Christmas that entices us to slow down and reflect on what is truly…
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Don’t ask….don’t tell!
If patients don’t think you as a doctor are open to discussion about complementary medicine, guess what? They won’t talk! This web site is to prove that the Federal Government is interested in “bridging the gap” between traditional medicine and the complementary approach. I would advise you to visit with your doctor about complementary medicines…
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What’s important about Asthma?
If you’re like me, your schedule can’t take another committment–how can you add one more task for asthma? Don’t neglect treatment for your asthma as proper attention now will save you time & money in the end. Anyone remember the Fram oil filter commercial….”you can pay me now or pay me later?” We’ll help you…
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The More You Know, the Less You Know
The practice of medicine is just that….I advise the recommended treatment based on the information available at the time. If I look back to the time during my fellowship in the early 90’s, much of what we thought was true and now 20 years later, been disproven. As an example, the following study from a respected…
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I usually don’t trash talk, but….
You should be concerned about the effects of asthma medication on the developing fetus; fortunately, birth defects are rare and often overstated, but you always have to maintain vigilance for new developments. Why the concern about atresia? Maternal Asthma Medication Use May Cause Certain Birth Defects Approximately 4% to 12% of pregnant women…
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Ouch! my tonsils are hurting me!
All that wheezes isn’t asthma! Ever heard that before? A common finding in our clinic is “wheezing” or difficulty breathing not due to asthma, but as a result of large tonsils/adenoids. A typical history is as follows: Snoring at night He wheezes–(it’s not really wheezing, but loud noises coming from the lungs is often labeled…
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