Gold, Silver and Bronze Allergies
Gold: Gold allergy was found to be present in up to 9% of patients with dermatitis who underwent allergy patchy testing. Most of these individuals were women with rashes on the hands, face and eyelids. About 1/3 of these patients also had nickel allergy and …
Even Presidents deal with asthma and allergies!
In Honor of President’s Day, let me share some information on U.S. Presidents (or family members) with asthma or allergies. Allergies and asthma can affect all ages, races, genders and even political parties. Let’s take a look back in history… Malia Obama (President Obama’s daughter) …
Dating Tips For People With Food Allergies
First dates bring excitement, anticipation, a few nervous butterflies - maybe even a first kiss - but for people with food allergies, date planning requires more than deciding when to meet or what to wear. “Since dating so often revolves around eating, it’s important that …
Beer Allergy
Allergic reactions to beer range from hives (urticaria) and swelling (angioedema) to severe anaphylaxis. Typically the reactions are after ingestion as opposed to just skin contact. How is beer made? Beer is formed by the breakdown of complex carbohydrates to monosaccharides (simple sugars) that are …
New Drug for COPD: BREO ELLIPTA
This new medication is a combination inhaler that contains fluticasone furoate (an inhaled steroid) and vilanterol (a long acting beta-agonist bronchodilator). Indication: Long term maintenance treatment for patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. It can reduce attacks of COPD in …
OTC Nasacort is here! Over-the-counter nasal steroid spray for treating allergies now available.
Yes, it is true! A nasal corticosteroid for treating allergies (hay fever) is now available without a prescription for the first time. Nasacort (triamcinolone acetonide) became approved as a prescription nasal steroid in the U.S. back in 1957. During my allergy training in the early …
Asthma wellness is within reach and without a prescription!
In this month’s issue of Montana Parent magazine, I discuss a few lifestyle changes that can improve your child’s lung health that does not require a prescription! To read the article go to page 36 at http://digital.turn-page.com/i/252493. This month’s edition has many excellent articles and these …