Tag: United States
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How AI Is Revolutionizing Food Allergy Diagnostics & Healthcare
Imagine a world where diagnosing food allergies is precise, fast, and accessible to everyone. That future isn’t far off thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). With its unmatched ability to process and analyze vast amounts of data in seconds, AI is set to transform how we diagnose and manage food allergies. As a practicing allergist with…
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6 Food Allergy Myths That Could Put You at Risk
Food allergies are often misunderstood, and misinformation can lead to dangerous assumptions. Whether you’re managing allergies yourself or looking out for a loved one, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. As an allergist doctor with over thirty years of experience, here are six of the most common myths about food allergies I see—and the…
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Gut Health and Its Relationship with Allergies
Most people don’t realize their gut plays a major role in managing allergies. Trillions of bacteria in your gut microbiome influence immune responses, potentially making allergies worse—or better. Research is now showing how the balance of these bacteria impacts inflammation and allergic reactions. Understanding this connection is the first step toward taking control of your…
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First new dry powder inhaler for quick relief!
At first glance, I thought to myself, do we really need another quick acting inhaler? As I thought about inhaler technique and how we use our Ventolin MDI’s, most of use suck on the end of the inhaler which is the wrong technique to use. (all of the medication deposits on the back of the…
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Some Kids are Just Over the Top!
I always wonder about the emotional maturity of such “brainiacs”. Is this perhaps me wanting to compensate for intelligence that only a few have? http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/06/child-prodigy-sho-yano-earns-medical-doctorate-at-age-21/1?csp=hf&loc=interstitialskip
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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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The most intriguing medical facts of 2011 from American Medical News
I’ll won’t include every important fact, but some of my own comments might be helpful. For every American who quit smoking in 2011, another became obese. Wow, travel to Italy (Europe) and this becomes quit clear. Europeans smoke; Americans eat. In some ways we cancel our vices out….can you imagine what would happen if we quit…
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Sleep disordered breathing
Often allergy patients have sleep disordered breathing and want to know if allergies contribute. Most of the time, interruptions in your sleep due to allergy consist of congestion, snoring, sneezing, and possibly apnea. Anything other than those symptoms should be evaluated for alternative causes. Specialists dealing with sleep disorders are allergists, ENT (otolaryngologists) and pulmonologists. There…
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Complementary medicine to treat Asthma?
I have a story for you….but first, “traditional” medicine is trying very hard to work with other methods for treating asthma. The web page below reviews treatment of asthma using something other than “inhalers“. Now on to the story…. I am a member of the Complementary Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma,…
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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…
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