Tag: Immunology
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When You Just Can’t Fight It Anymore
I’m often asked about #immunodeficiency–does my body fight infection like it’s supposed to? Is this baby’s immune system normal? Obviously, probably not. Fortunately, #Stevens Johnson syndrome is quite rare, but antibody deficiency is NOT rare and many strategies can be performed to improve the situation. I often start the conversation about #immunodeficiency: “are you worried…
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How Do I Find Immunodeficiency?
Immunodeficiency–does my child get too many infections? How can I tell? Read on in the following journal article. Author information and citation listed at the end. I’ll summarize for you. Before I begin, take a look at this 3 minute (yes really) video on immunodeficiency; it will help with background information. April 11, 2011…
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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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To Test or Not to Test, that is the question!
If you’re like most doctors, who doesn’t spend the winter months prescribing antibiotics and treating upper respiratory infections? But when is it serious enough to pull the trigger on a detailed work-up for immunodeficiency? As with everything in medicine, when symptoms are outside of the “norm,” it’s time to intervene and start your work-up. Consider…
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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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