Archive for February, 2009
“Where oh where has my rescue inhaler gone?”
Imagine going out on a boat. Trouble begins and the boat starts to sink. You are some distance from shore. You think about how good a swimmer you are which leads you to consider a few other options. Where is that  life preserver? The recommendations (and hopes) are that it be within reach or that you are [...]
February 22, 2009
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Posted in: Asthma
My letter to the editor of Bottom Line Personal
I have never written a letter to the editor that I have actually sent. Most of them wind up in the circular file (aka file 13, trash etc). I usually feel better having written them, but I do not have a track record in this regard. Perhaps doing this blog has emboldened me. After all [...]
February 15, 2009
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Tags: Allergies, Food Allergies, letter to the editor · Posted in: Allergies, Food Allergies
Too young to test for allergies?
How about this as pet peeve #2 in my allergy practice? I will share my thoughts and practice guidelines regarding the old adage is “the child too young to test for allergy”. I have heard this countless times from concerned parents. There may be some truth to this, but it depends on the situation. Oh, [...]
February 7, 2009
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Posted in: Allergies
Seeking the best care for allergy
Every now and then I will bring in what I call ’pet peeves’. These are for me everyday experiences that I have developed a humble opinion about and when the mood strikes I will elaborate on my perspective (properly plugged as pet peeve perspectives, perhaps?). So here goes – Pet Peeve Number 1- where to go [...]
February 1, 2009
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Posted in: Allergies
