I find I’ve been reading a lot more on CNN these days, as they have had a lot of coverage on allergies. And as you all know, food allergies are of great interest to me.
So when I saw this one, I knew I had to share it.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/18/food.allergies/index.html?hpt=hp_bn6
Comments always welcome!
~ Dr. Dixit
CNN has been giving a lot of coverage recently to allergies (I have posted a few here). There are now many studies going on related to the seemingly increase in food allergies in children. This is a fascinating article, and I encourage you to read it.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/03/food.allergies.er.gut/index.html
Comments and questions always welcome!
~ Dr. Dixit
Raising the awareness, CNN recently did a piece on food allergies. Importantly, they are reporting that they are becoming more common, and that they are more severe in children.
As you know, I have put much here on my blog about food allergies. The most important thing to know is this: they can be fatal, and your allergist can help you diagnose, understand and learn how to cope and deal with this rising problem.
Read the article here:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/06/20/food.allergies.pediatrics/index.html?hpt=hp_c2&is_LR=1
As always, let me know your questions, comments and concerns!
We are often bombarded with medical definitions which we are far from understanding, yet the terms can be so commonly used that we don’t want to look foolish by asking what they mean! Rhinitis and Sinusitis are two that come to mind for me, as they are directly related to allergies. I use these words all the time with patients, and frequently take the time to explain what they are.
I came across this on the AAAAI website and thought I would share it, as it simply defines both Rhinitis and Sinusitis, and might help you to better understand what they are, and what cause them.
We can all benefit from a better understanding our ourselves medically. I hope you find this helpful as well!
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/gallery/rhinitissinusitis.asp
As always, let me know what questions you have, and how I can help you!
As always, I try to bring interesting articles to my blog and website that my patients and others might find interesting.
Today I bring you an article on whether or not exercise will help your asthma. It’s a great question, and this article will help you understand the benefits of exercise specifically for your asthma.
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/question-week/
As always, please let me know your comments, questions and requests!
I have known for some time already that this was going to be a bad allergy season. I have been warning my patients about it, and we have been discussing it in the office.
And now others are admitting it as well.
Due to the confluence of events (heavy rains and snow, late wet season, and quick warming), we now have a veritable explosion of pollens from many sources. And it’s wreaking havoc on people’s allergies!
Here’s an article I found today that discusses just this. And it apparently isn’t just limited to the West Coast – it is affecting the entire country.
I found this fascinating reading. I hope you do too!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110513/ap_on_he_me/us_allergy_season
Let me know your thoughts.
And if your allergies are bothering you, come see me. I can definitely help!
As I come across information that you might find useful, I like to re-post it and share it.
And here’s another example – another great article on food allergies. This article refers to a new set of guidelines released for medical professionals: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergies. Included in this brief introduction to the new Guidelines is a link to the full document.
Food allergies are an important area of research. Much still needs to be done to help us all understand them, and the issues and risks surrounding them.
Here’s the link:
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/food4thought-v3.pdf
Let me know what you think!
Here’s another article for you to read, on a very important topic.
It’s funny how many people don’t completely understand the importance of immunotherapy – allergy shots. But immunotherapy truly does help with allergies, and is able to target the specific things you are allergic to. Skin testing is done to find those things that you have the highest sensitivity to, and then serums are mixed specifically for you with only the anti-allergens you need included.
Then the immunotherapy treatment is designed to build up your immunities to the designated allergens.
Read the article. And then come talk to me. We can design a program specifically for you which will truly help you with your allergy problems.
I often get patients who approach me asking about costs, and how to best minimize the effects of healthcare. This is a difficult topic, largely due to the tough economic times and higher and higher healthcare costs – these two are not in balance.
I came across this article, titled ‘Affording Medications in a Tough Economy’, and it really hit home with me. So I’m putting the link to it here, so you can all read and hopefully gain some insight and understanding in to the things we can all do to help with medication costs.
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/elements/2010/01/0110_elements.pdf
I never want a patient of mine to suffer simply because they can’t afford the treatment. I will always work with my patients to find alternative medications that are more affordable, or ways to make the needed medications as affordable as possible.
So let me know your thoughts. And as always, let me know how I can help you!
I came across this recently and thought my patients would find it useful – an article explaining what Rhinitis and Sinusitis are. In addition, there is a great quiz here on Allergic Rhinitis. Great information!
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