Cherry Allergy
Well, it’s that time of year again. The season of Flathead cherries from Montana, Rainier cherries from Washington and Door County cherries from Wisconsin. Pie, cobbler, jam, jelly, ice cream, turnovers, cake, sauce, muffins, bars, clafoutis, scones, and, of course, fresh cherries are some of …
Latex Allergy: Down but not Out!
Although new cases of latex allergy are becoming less common, there are many patients who continue to deal with latex allergy day to day, everyday! Use of natural rubber latex is ubiquitous (fancy word for “it’s everywhere”). What’s the difference between a rubber car tire …
USAnaphylaxis™ Map: The STATEment on Life-Threatening Allergies at School
Today, Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) and Anaphylaxis Community Experts across the country launch theUSAnaphylaxis™ Map (http://www.aanma.org/advocacy/usanaphylaxis/), an interactive web tool tracking the progress of state laws regarding emergency anaphylaxis preparedness plans in schools. The tool also links users with AANMA’s Anaphylaxis …
Grass Tsunami
It’s that time of year again! June and July is peak grass pollen season. When you see the grass grow tall and get those little tufts on top, beware….pollen will be blowing for miles—like a tsunami! Grass: There are over 1200 species of grasses native …
Does your breathing change as you grow older?
With advanced age, many things change including your lungs and breathing. Why does this happen? Aging Changes and Their Effects on the Lungs Changes in bones and muscles of the chest and backbone (spine): Bones become thinner and change shape. This can change the shape …
Wheat allergy vs gluten sensitivity
Both food allergies and gluten sensitivity disorders are increasing through better recognition by healthcare providers and a true increase in these disorders. So, how do you tell the difference between the two? Wheat allergy Wheat allergy is one of the top 8 common foods that …
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Is there a cure for allergies?
I’m asked this question frequently. Allergists tend to avoid the word “cure.” Allergies can be “controlled” and to a certain extent “prevented,” but there currently is no treatment that can be considered a true cure. Once a person has an allergy, the most important treatment …
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Asthma…At my age!
While asthma is more frequent in children and young adults, asthma can affect people at ANY age. Over 2 million people age 65 and older have asthma in the US. The symptoms of asthma are similar regardless of age and include recurrent cough, wheezing, chest …
Summertime is Outdoor Time: play it safe with asthma and allergies!
Summer is a great time of year to live (and play) in the Big Sky state. In this double issue (June/July 2013) of Montana Parent magazine, there are many excellent articles on Local Summer Fun activities in Bozeman, Helena, Livingston, West Yellowstone & Big Sky, …
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Is food sticking in your food tube? think Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
What is eosinophilic esophagitis? Inflammation with white blood cells called eosinophils in the tube that connects the throat to the stomach called the esophagus. The exact cause is not known. Diet can be a factor. Long-term diet changes and/or medicine will often control the disease. …