Archive for the ‘Allergies’ Category
What Causes Allergy? What Causes Asthma? A short review of two recent articles
During my training in Allergy/Clinical Immunology the estimates for allergy in the population was about 20%. Over the past 20 years there has been an alarming increase. The reason for this is unknown. There are plenty of theories including exposure to allergens, pollutants, and endotoxins (Hygiene Hypothesis). Other suspected factors include immunizations, diet, viral infection, [...]
June 24, 2009
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Posted in: Allergies, Asthma
Practical Pediatrics- Providence, Rhode Island April, 2009
I had the chance to moderate a course given by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) last weekend. For many years I had the role as a speaker for these programs. These are great opportunities for primary caretakers, pediatricians and nurse practitioners to hear some very practical approaches to common problems in pediatrics. Providence, Rhode [...]
April 8, 2009
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Tags: AAP, Allergies, conference dermatitis, Practical Pediatrics · Posted in: Allergies, Meeting Updates
Highlights from the 2009 Allergy Meeting
I recently attended the 2009 annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology(AAAAI) in Washington, DC. There were five days of extraordinary educational activities (March 13-17, 2009). I thought that while I could still read my notes I would share with you a few things I observed, heard, and learned in the [...]
March 23, 2009
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Posted in: Allergies, Asthma, Food Allergies, Interesting Stories, Meeting Updates
Peanut Allergy or Peanut Sensitization?
I have many patients and families who have significant concerns about peanut allergy. I have been at Riley for 15 years, and during that time I have seen a significant rise in peanut allergy. Once upon a time I would see a new peanut patient about once a week. Now it is closer to a [...]
March 2, 2009
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Posted in: Allergies, Food Allergies
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
The Sad Loss of the Patient History
This morning after finishing the Sunday paper, I browsed through one of my recent pediatric journals Contemporary Pediatrics Volume 26 . I was attracted to the ‘Your Voice’ article by Dr. Amar Dave of Ottawa, Ill titled above, the sad loss of the patient history. I applaud Dr. Dave for the comments. The issue so [...]
January 25, 2009
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Posted in: Allergies
Fenugreek and Legume Sensitivity
The case of Fenugreek Up until a week ago, I had never heard of fenugreek. On my first day back at Riley to start the 2009 new year, I had a young man, just under 2 years of age who presented with concerns about reactions to legumes. The list of suspects included peas, green beans, [...]
January 12, 2009
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Tags: Allergies, fenugreek, Food Allergies, peanut · Posted in: Allergies, Food Allergies, Interesting Stories
Greetings!
Welcome to my first attempt ‘blogging’. My daughter and her husband have been doing this for years and it has been most enjoyable. I thought it may have some utility as a supplement to my clinical practice of allergy/clinical immunology. Here goes……..
December 30, 2008
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Tags: Beginnings · Posted in: Allergies, Asthma, Clinical Immunology
