Tag: Asthma
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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 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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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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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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Vocal Cord Dysfunction–Don’t I talk just fine?
What in the world is Vocal Cord Dysfunction? Don’t believe your vocal cords can cause problems with your breathing–just look at this video! Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) occurs when the vocal cords (voice box) do not open correctly. This disorder is also referred to as paradoxical vocal fold movement or spasmodic dysphonia. VCD is sometimes…
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