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  • Is This Really Corona virus? 

    https://youtu.be/aPtjxZejjmg We’ve been so caught up with the #Coronavirus pandemic, that we’ve missed two important developments in the field of allergy:  The FDA has now approved the use of Palforzia for taking care of peanut allergy.  Guess when this was released? January 2020, about one month prior to the outbreak of COVID-19; the affect on…

  • New medications for Asthma–are we at the end of the line?

    Watch my FOX 23 interview about new asthma meds Jane (fictitious name, of course because of HIPPA regulations) is now 56 years old and just last year was diagnosed with #asthma. She thought, “no big deal, there are plenty of inhalers for me to use so I don’t wheeze”.  Little did she know that 2019…

  • Myth-busters in Medicine

    As an allergist  in Tulsa, the myths that surround asthma, food allergy, hives, hay fever abound and patients often come in to the office telling ME what they are allergic to or how to fix the problem. Let me give you some examples:

  • Give Me Your Stories About Food Allergy

    Several months ago, I asked you what was missing from your treatment of #allergy.  To my surprise, 50% of respondents wanted more information on food allergy, compared to only 36% who wanted cheaper medications for their #asthma. So I listened and here are some stories I find interesting about food allergy. Please share your stories…

  • The Hidden Gem

    Tulsa has often been chided as the “Oklahoma step child” in comparison to Oklahoma City, but I think this article refutes that myth. http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/best-places-to-practice-2015?src=wnl_edit_specol&uac=45399FY#page=4 #Oklahoma boasts a low cost of living, and #physicians responding to the Medscape survey also reported high incomes: an average of $304,000. At 8.5%, the average state and local tax burden is…

  • It’s allergy season and what can I do?

    The following YouTube video describes a process called “Rush Immunotherapy” conducted in Ohio.  It’s now a more common way to deliver #allergy shots and reduces the total number of shots required to achieve clinical relief from your #allergies.  Some caveats about #RUSH Immunotherapy need to be included and your bullet list is below the video.…

  • Why See an Allergist?

    Believe it or not the pollen season is just around the corner–6 weeks to be exact.

  • USA Today just can’t stop talking about allergies!

    Want to know how to improve your make-up skills during allergy season?  Look at this YouTube: Here’s the article link. Early allergy in Tulsa! Look at Tulsa which is in the “high” range for this Spring’s pollen count!

  • Mold Expert in Tulsa

    Great article in Saturday’s paper on mold identification and how to treat.  Many misconceptions about mold!  I will be using this information as a resource for patients with suspected mold allergy or exposure.  Mold Expert in Tulsa

  • This is exciting for Tulsa!

    Let’s take a break from eosinophilic esophagitis (I was hoping you would say that!)–I’ll resume that tomorrow. The following video is exciting news for Tulsa.  Dr. Kendrick has been very instrumental in bringing this new technology to this community.  Thanks for your hard work.  What this means is better communication between doctors and hospitals.  Only a better outcome…