I was stung and had a reaction! Do I need to see an allergist?
Late summer is the time for yellow jackets, wasps, hornets and honey bees to be active. Most insect stings will cause a local reaction (pain, redness and swelling at the sting site) lasting a day or so. Sometimes, the reaction is more than that and …
Asthma Treatment: Where does Singulair fit?
There are many triggers of asthma and co-morbidities (associated factors) that can affect the ability to control asthma. These include tobacco exposure, excess weight, aspirin sensitivity, and hereditary factors. Asthma associated with these factors appears to be related to an increase in inflammation triggered by …
Back-To-School Asthma and Anaphylaxis Basics
Bozeman, Montana. School children with asthma and food or venom allergy face uncertainty and challenges not experienced by most classmates. The average classroom, lunch room, playground, class party and athletic field is filled with allergens capable of provoking asthma or allergy symptoms that students with …
Introduction to Yellow Jacket stings
Yellow jackets are: #1 cause of severe allergic sting reactions in North America and Europe Aggressive and will sting for no apparent reason (only females sting) Scientifically named Vespula, in the family Vespidae (like hornets and wasps) and order Hymenoptera Are in greater numbers where …
Dreams, sleep and your health
Do you dream? The answer to that question may change your life. It is not uncommon to snore and it may be harmless for most people, but when is sleep disturbance a real issue? Do you dream? If you don’t, then you have a …
Back to School with Asthma and Allergies: Is perfect attendance possible?
Bozeman, Montana, August 13, 2013 - Perfect attendance is a real challenge for schoolchildren with asthma and allergies. Even so, many doctors, school nurses and parents believe it’s well within reach for the millions of children heading back to school with these conditions. “Perfect attendance is all …
Take the Bite out of Insect Stings
Patient education network offers prevention tips Bozeman, Montana. August 5, 2013— Lazy, hazy days of summer may bring relaxation and recreation for many - but for insects in our midst, it’s time to pick up the pace, build nests and reproduce. And woe to those who …
Acetaminophen May Cause Rare but Serious Skin Reaction
The FDA is alerting doctors and consumers that acetaminophen can cause serious skin reactions. Acetaminophen is a fever and pain reliever widely used in the US and commonly known as Tylenol™. Acetaminophen is also used in combination medicines to treat pain, colds, cough, allergy, headaches, …
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Are allergies just a problem with the nose?
If you answered “Yes,” then you probably don’t have allergies. Allergic rhinitis has been designated the “Rodney Dangerfield” of medical diagnoses…it gets NO RESPECT! Many people (including health insurance companies) feel it is just a nuisance that can be treated with tissues and OTC …
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 …