Birch Tree Allergy: Pollen is in the Air!
Do you see them? The catkins on the birch trees are a sure sign of spring and a warning to all those birch-allergic patients. The catkins are those long pendulous structures drooping from the small branches. Each male catkin can release 6 million pollen grains …
Sign Up for Asthma Camp in Montana
Hey Campers, It’s time to sign up for Asthma Camp Huff ‘N Puff in beautiful Montana! When: July 13 to 18, 2014 Who: Children going into 2nd through 9th grade with asthma Where: YMCA Camp Child just west of Helena, MT Why: Many good reasons! …
Asthma drug removes the itch from chronic hives!
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) just approved Xolair (Omalizumab) for the treatment of chronic hives. Xolair is a product of Novartis and Genentech that “binds up and removes” the allergic antibody IgE from the system. This is the FIRST approved treatment for hives since …
Protecting your unborn child! Managing asthma during pregnancy.
In this month’s edition of Montana Parent magazine, I answer those common concerns that the new mom with asthma is likely asking herself (and her doctor)? For the full story go to page 37-38 at this link: http://digital.turn-page.com/i/269599 The questions addressed are: 1. Will asthma …
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) …
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 …
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 …
Asthma and Allergy: Not Do-it-Yourself Diseases!
Do it yourself! That was my idea when I decided to remove the wallpaper from my wife’s kitchen. It was a disaster! Or the time I decided to “re-build” a 1973 Jeep CJ-5. How hard could it be? I had a manual, the internet, …
Allergy-Safe Weddings: How to tie the knot without getting in a bind.
Preparing for that perfect day can be challenging. Preparing for that perfect day when you or your guests have allergies can be perplexing and taxing! Here are a few hints to keep yourself or your loved ones safe during the nuptials. If you are …
Handling the Holidays with Allergies and Asthma
The holidays are here! This means people with allergies and asthma are going to be potentially exposed to multiple allergens and irritants at home and while travelling. In this month’s issue of Montana Parent magazine, I review some precautions to take to ensure a safe …